About Lorne
The surname Lorne is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Lorne in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "lòn," meaning "marsh" or "swamp." The surname Lorne likely originated as a locational surname, indicating that the bearer hailed from or had ancestral ties to the region of Lorne. Over time, individuals with the surname Lorne may have migrated to different areas, leading to the dispersal of the name beyond its original place of origin.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lorne 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 Lorne in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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