| ![Show Contents]() Laursen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The ancient and distinguished German surname Laursen is derived from the personal name "Lorens," the German and Scandinavian variant of "Lawrence," a name of Latin origins denoting a "man from Laurentium." The name Laursen indicates "son of Lorens," and was most likely first borne by the son of someone named Lorens. Early Origins of the Laursen familyThe surname Laursen was first found in Hessen, where the family became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied and enrolled by the princes of the region. The earliest known bearer of the name was Lukas Laurencii, who was a painter in Mähren in 1447. In their later history, the family became a power unto itself and was elevated to the ranks of nobility as it grew in wealth and influence. Early History of the Laursen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Laursen research. Another 213 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1718, 1790, 1807, 1836, 1853, 1854, 1902, 1903, 1928 and 1946 are included under the topic Early Laursen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Laursen Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Lorentz, Lorrentz, Lorenz, Lorentzen (Holstein), Laurenz, Laurens, Laverenz, Lafrenz, Lewerenz, Lohrenson, Lornsen, Lorant, Lorincz and many more. Early Notables of the Laursen familyProminent figures of the time who bore the name Laursen were Hendrik Anton Lorentz (1853-1928), who was a Dutch physicist. His theory of the "Lorentz transformation", a restricted theory of relativity pre-dating Einstein, was published in 1903. He won the...
Another 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Laursen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Laursen RankingIn the United States, the name Laursen is the 17,691st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Laursen migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Laursen Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Johan Peter Laursen, aged 23, originally from Holstebro, Denmark, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Hellig Olav" from Copenhagen, Denmark 2
- Anton Sigvard Laursen, aged 30, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Hellig Olav" from Copenhagen, Denmark 2
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- Hans M. Laursen (1865-1916), Danish-born, American businessman and politician who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly
- Jens Laursen, American Republican politician, Candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly from Polk County, 1938 3
- Ulrik Rosenløv Laursen (b. 1976), Danish former professional footballer
- Per Laursen (b. 1966), Danish darts player, ranked world number 127
- Martin Laursen (b. 1977), Danish former footballer
- Isabella Arendt Laursen (b. 1993), Danish politician, leader for the Christian Democrats's youth wing KDup
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Laursen migration to the United States 
