Lorentzen: Last Name and Heraldic Notes

It is easy to miss Lorentzen in an index if you only search for Lorenzen.

What is the meaning of Lorentzen?

Taken at its root, Lorentzen points to “From Laurentius (Lawrence)”. About 1,330 people in the United States were recorded as Lorentzen in 2010, placing it 20,088 on the national list.

Is Lorentzen the same name as Lorenzen?

Before spelling was fixed, Lorenzen was also written Lorentzen. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. Related forms: Lorentsen, Lorentzon and Lorentzson.

Does every Lorentzen family have a crest?

There is no single Lorentzen family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Get the complete Lorentzen report, with a museum-style coat of arms.