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![Show Contents]() Laurens History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The ancient and distinguished German surname Laurens 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 Laurens indicates "son of Lorens," and was most likely first borne by the son of someone named Lorens. Early Origins of the Laurens familyThe surname Laurens 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 Laurens familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Laurens 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 Laurens History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Laurens 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 Laurens familyProminent figures of the time who bore the name Laurens 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 Laurens Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Laurens RankingIn France, the name Laurens is the 1,329th most popular surname with an estimated 4,272 people with that name. 1
 Laurens migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Laurens Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Sytje Laurens, who landed in New Netherland(s) in 1658 2
- Maria Laurens, who arrived in New York in 1663 2
- Thomas Laurens, who arrived in New York in 1664 2
- Jan Laurens, who landed in New York in 1664 2
- Tryntje Laurens, who arrived in New Jersey in 1668 2
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Laurens Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Diderig Laurens, who landed in New York in 1709 2
- Peter Laurens, who landed in New York in 1709 2
Laurens Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Simon Laurens, who arrived in Louisiana in 1805-1809 2
- Etienne Laurens, aged 25, who arrived in New York, NY in 1848 2
| Laurens migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Laurens Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century- Jean Laurens, aged 21, who landed in Quebec in 1656
| Contemporary Notables of the name Laurens (post 1700) | + |
- Henry Laurens (1724-1792), American political leader and diplomat
- John Laurens (1754-1782), American politician, Member of South Carolina State House of Representatives, 1779-80, 1782 3
- Rose Laurens (1953-2018), born Rose Podwojny, a French singer-songwriter, best known for her 1982 hit "Africa"
- Jean-Paul Laurens (1838-1921), French painter and sculptor
- Henry Laurens (b. 1954), French historian, specializing in the Arab-Muslim world
- Henri Laurens (1885-1954), French sculptor and illustrator
- Guillemette Laurens (b. 1957), French opera singer
- Maarten Laurens Wevers CNZM (b. 1952), New Zealand diplomat and public servant
- Henry Laurens Pinckney (1794-1863), American Democratic Party politician, Member of South Carolina State House of Representatives, 1832; Mayor of Charleston, South Carolina, 1837-40; U.S. Collector of Customs, 1841-42 4
- Henry Laurens Dawes (1816-1903), American Republican politician, Member of Massachusetts State House of Representatives, 1848-50; Member of Massachusetts State Senate, 1850-52 5
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Laurens migration to the United States 
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