| ![Show Contents]() Lorincz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The ancient and distinguished German surname Lorincz 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 Lorincz indicates "son of Lorens," and was most likely first borne by the son of someone named Lorens. Early Origins of the Lorincz familyThe surname Lorincz 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 Lorincz familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lorincz 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 Lorincz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lorincz 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 Lorincz familyProminent figures of the time who bore the name Lorincz 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 Lorincz Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Lorincz familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Georg Lorenz, who came to Germantown, Pennsylvania in 1694.
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