Lorca
Lorca Meaning & Origin
About Lorca
The surname Lorca is of Spanish origin and is derived from the place name "Lorca," which is a city in the region of Murcia, Spain. The name is believed to have originated from the Latin word "laurus," meaning "laurel," which was a symbol of honor and victory in ancient times. Therefore, the surname Lorca likely signifies a person who either hailed from the city of Lorca or had some association with laurel, possibly indicating a family with a noble or victorious background.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Lorca is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Lorca: 211
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 88020
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.07
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lorca based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Lorca is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Lorca in Braille
Here's how to represent Lorca in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Lorca using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Lorca using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
