About Lorentzen
The surname Lorentzen is of Danish and Norwegian origin. It is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Lorenz, which is the Scandinavian form of the Latin name Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum." Laurentum was an ancient city in Italy, and the name Laurentius was often associated with laurel wreaths, symbolizing honor and victory. Therefore, the surname Lorentzen signifies "son of Lorenz" or "descendant of Lorenz," indicating a family's connection to an ancestor named Lorenz.
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The surname Lorentzen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lorentzen 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 Lorentzen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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