About Lorentz
The surname Lorentz is of German origin and is derived from the given name Lorenz, which is the German form of the Latin name Laurentius. The name Lorentz means "from Laurentum" or "man from Laurentum." Laurentum was an ancient city in Italy, and the name Lorentz likely originated as a locational surname for someone who hailed from or had connections to this city. Over time, Lorentz became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Lorentz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lorentz based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Lorentz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lorentz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.