Lorquet
Derived from the Old French term "lorquet", meaning a squirrel.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 206 Americans carry the last name Lorquet. That puts it at #105,079 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,663,856 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lorquet surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
206
1 in 1,663,856
Census rank
#105,079
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
170
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 170 bearers of the surname Lorquet in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 105079th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lorquet, the largest self-reported group is Black at 88.2%. The next largest groups are White (8.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lorquet
The surname LORQUET is believed to have originated in France, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old French word "lorc," meaning a whip or lash, often used to describe a person who made whips or was a horse trainer.
In the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Normandy and Picardy, the name LORQUET was commonly found among families involved in equestrian activities or leather-working trades. Some early records suggest that the name may have also been associated with individuals who held the position of a whip-bearer or marshal in noble households.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LORQUET can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions a certain "Renaud Lorquet" as a witness to a land transaction in 1247.
During the 14th century, the name LORQUET appeared in several tax rolls and censuses in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. Notable examples include Jacques Lorquet, a leatherworker from Rouen (born c. 1320), and Guillemette Lorquet, a widow from Amiens (died c. 1375).
In the 15th century, the name LORQUET gained prominence with the rise of Jean Lorquet, a renowned horse trainer and equerry to the Duke of Burgundy. Born in Dijon around 1425, Jean Lorquet was highly regarded for his skills in training and managing the duke's stables.
Another notable figure bearing the surname LORQUET was Pierre Lorquet, a merchant and landowner from Beauvais in the late 16th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the local wool trade and owned several properties in the surrounding villages.
During the 17th century, the name LORQUET spread to other parts of France, with mentions of families in regions such as Champagne and Lorraine. One prominent individual was Nicolas Lorquet, a master glover from Reims (born c. 1620), who was renowned for his fine leather goods.
Throughout its history, the surname LORQUET has been associated with various occupations related to horses, leather-working, and equestrian pursuits, reflecting its origins and the areas where it was most prevalent.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lorquet
Among Census respondents with the surname Lorquet, the largest self-reported group is Black at 88.2%. The next largest groups are White (8.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Lorquet bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lorquet surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American88.2%
- White8.2%
- Unknown or suppressed3.5%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Lorquet surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #118,236 | #105,079 | 11.1% |
| Count | 136 | 170 | 25.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Lorquet bearers went from 136 to 170 (+25.0% change). The surname moved up 13,157 positions in the national ranking, going from #118,236 to #105,079.
FAQ
Lorquet surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Lorquet?
The surname Lorquet holds position #105,079 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 206 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Lorquet surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lorquet, the largest self-reported group is Black at 88.2%. The next largest groups are White (8.2%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.