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Etymology of Lorfing

What does the name Lorfing mean?

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

The surname Lorfing was first found in Wurtemberg, and later in Switzerland, where the Lauffer spelling was most common.

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


Lorfing migration to the United States +



Lorfing Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Matt Lorfing, who settled in Kansas in 1892
  • Fred Lorfing, who settled in Kansas in 1897
Lorfing Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Christ Lorfing, who arrived in Kansas in 1923


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