Explore the Family Name Lorenzi

The meaning of Lorenzi

1. Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Lorenzo. 2. Italianized form of Slovenian Lavrenčič: patronymic from the personal name Lavrencij, Slovenian equivalent of Italian Lorenzo and English Lawrence. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Guido, Aldo, Angelo, Antonio, Dario, Elio, Gino, Giovanni, Reno, Renzo, Rino, Romolo. Spanish Alfonsina, Catalino, Jose, Juanita, Julio, Lesbia, Luz, Manuel, Maricruz, Pablo, Pedro, Raul.

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How common is the last name Lorenzi in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Lorenzi' has slightly increased over the past decade. In the year 2000, this last name was ranked 24,453 in the United States, and by 2010, it advanced to the rank of 24,031, a change of 1.73%. The count of individuals with the Lorenzi surname also grew from 959 in 2000 to 1049 in 2010, indicating a 9.38% rise in usage. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.36.

20002010Change
Rank#24,453#24,0311.73%
Count9591,0499.38%
Proportion per 100k0.360.360%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lorenzi

The ethnicity associated with the surname 'Lorenzi' has seen some changes as well according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. As of 2010, the majority of Lorenzis identify as White (63.58%), down marginally from 64.55% in 2000. The number of Lorenzis identifying as Hispanic experienced an increase of 8.53%, rising from 31.18% in 2000 to 33.84% in 2010. Those claiming two or more ethnic identities decreased significantly by 50.74%, and Black individuals with the surname Lorenzi also saw a decline of 36.36%. There were no reported Lorenzis identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.

20002010Change
White64.55%63.58%-1.5%
Hispanic31.18%33.84%8.53%
Black2.09%1.33%-36.36%
Two or More Races1.36%0.67%-50.74%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%