Lorenz Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Lorenz surname: its meaning, its roots in Germany, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Lorenz name
Lorenz comes from the given name Lorenz, the German form of Latin Laurentius, "man from Laurentum". Saint Lawrence, the deacon martyred in Rome, was widely venerated across medieval Germany. The surname is common throughout Germany, especially in Saxony and the south, and in Austria.
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Lorenz name FAQ
What does the Lorenz name mean?
From Laurentius (Lawrence). Common variants include Lorentz, Lorenzen, Lenz.
Where does the Lorenz surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in Austria, Switzerland and the United States.
Is there a Lorenz coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Lorenz crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Lorenz coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).