Explore the Family Name Lorente
The meaning of Lorente
Spanish: from the personal name Lorente, Aragonese variant of Lorenzo, or a genitivized patronymic from the Latin personal name Laurentius (see Lawrence).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lorente in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lorente has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 51,024 in popularity, with 384 counts, or 0.14 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank had improved to 45,495, reflecting an increase of 10.84%. The count also rose to 470, marking a substantial growth of 22.4%, bringing the proportion per 100k to 0.16, up by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #45,495 | 10.84% |
| Count | 384 | 470 | 22.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.16 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lorente
The ethnicity associated with the surname Lorente has also witnessed some shifts over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The Hispanic demographic held the majority share, growing from 70.83% in 2000 to 73.19% in 2010. White and Asian/Pacific Islander proportions declined by 6.13% and increased by 17.03% respectively. Notably, the proportion identifying as Black dropped to zero, and there were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. Those acknowledging two or more ethnic identities decreased slightly from 1.56% to 1.28%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.83% | 73.19% | 3.33% |
| White | 24.48% | 22.98% | -6.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.82% | 2.13% | 17.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.28% | -17.95% |
| Black | 1.3% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |