Lorfing History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

• Origins Available:
• Germany

Etymology of Lorfing

The Lorfing name is generally thought to have evolved from a place name to a surname. There was a Lauffen in Wurtemberg, as well as places called Laufen and Lauf in other parts of the Holy Roman Empire. Versions of the name that evolve from the word "läufer," which meant "runner," are thought to have originally been an occupational name for a messenger. There is also a Jewish Ashkenazic name Lorfing.

Early Origins of the Lorfing family

Early History of the Lorfing family

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Lorfing Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lorfing, Laurfing, Lauerfingen, Leurvin, Laufer, Lauffer, Lauffen, Leuvelin, Leuven, Leirven and many more.

Early Notables of the Lorfing family

• the Lorfing family of Switzerland