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Etymology of Lorrentz

What does the name Lorrentz mean?

The ancient and distinguished German surname Lorrentz 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 Lorrentz indicates "son of Lorens," and was most likely first borne by the son of someone named Lorens.

Early Origins of the Lorrentz family

The surname Lorrentz 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 Lorrentz family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lorrentz 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 Lorrentz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lorrentz Spelling Variations

Spelling 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 Lorrentz family

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 Nobel Prize in 1902, and worked ceaselessly for the cause of...
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Migration of the Lorrentz family

Some 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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