Explore the Family Name Lorence
The meaning of Lorence
Americanized form of German Lorenz or Lorentz, and of Polish, Czech, Slovak, Croatian, and Slovenian Lorenc.
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How common is the last name Lorence in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lorence has seen an increase in its popularity across the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 17,710th in terms of prevalence, with approximately 1,459 people bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 16,696 and the number of individuals named Lorence had increased by 17.55 percent to reach 1,715. The proportion of Lorences per 100,000 people also rose from 0.54 to 0.58 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,710 | #16,696 | 5.73% |
| Count | 1,459 | 1,715 | 17.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.58 | 7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lorence
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lorence, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the most significant representation is found within the White community, at 92.67% in 2000 and a slight decrease to 92.36% in 2010. Hispanic representation saw a positive change, with an increase from 3.43% in 2000 to 4.49% in 2010. However, among those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races, the percentage decreased from 2.12% to 1.28% and from 1.17% to 0.64%, respectively. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in 2000, but by 2010 these categories represented 0.82% and 0.41% of the Lorences, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.67% | 92.36% | -0.33% |
| Hispanic | 3.43% | 4.49% | 30.9% |
| Black | 2.12% | 1.28% | -39.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 0.64% | -45.3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |