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UK surname

Lauren

A French topographic surname derived from the medieval French word "l'aulrent," meaning the laurel tree.

In the 1881 census there were 4 people recorded with the Lauren surname, ranking it #33,288 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 146, ranked #24,173, up from #33,288 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Lewisham, Westminster and Bradford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lauren is 146 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 3550.0%.

1881 census count

4

Ranked #33,288

Modern count

146

2016, ranked #24,173

Peak year

2016

146 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Lauren had 4 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,288 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 146 in 2016, ranked #24,173.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 47 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Lauren surname distribution map

The map shows where the Lauren surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Lauren surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Lauren over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 4 #32,658
1861 historical 47 #28,023
1881 historical 4 #33,288
1891 historical 11 #33,268
1901 historical 3 #34,063
1911 historical 8 #32,903
1997 modern 20 #35,809
1998 modern 18 #36,135
1999 modern 20 #35,923
2000 modern 26 #35,295
2001 modern 26 #35,152
2002 modern 32 #34,790
2003 modern 29 #35,129
2004 modern 27 #35,444
2005 modern 38 #34,741
2006 modern 38 #35,003
2007 modern 41 #34,974
2008 modern 46 #34,759
2009 modern 54 #34,431
2010 modern 59 #34,273
2011 modern 59 #34,265
2012 modern 87 #32,180
2013 modern 93 #31,785
2014 modern 108 #29,658
2015 modern 116 #28,151
2016 modern 146 #24,173

Geography

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Where Laurens are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Lewisham, Westminster, Bradford and Portsmouth. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Lewisham 014 Lewisham
2 Westminster 008 Westminster
3 Westminster 010 Westminster
4 Bradford 004 Bradford
5 Portsmouth 016 Portsmouth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lauren

These lists show first names that appear often with the Lauren surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lauren

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Lauren, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Lauren surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Lauren household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Lauren is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Lauren is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Lauren falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lauren is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Lauren, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Lauren

The surname Lauren is of French origin, derived from the Latin name Laurentius. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. The name Laurentius itself is derived from the Latin word "laurus," meaning laurel tree, which was a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Rome.

The name Lauren was initially concentrated in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northern France. It is thought to have been introduced to England following the Norman Conquest in 1066, as many French nobles and their families settled in various parts of the country.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lauren can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and resources commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Laurenz" and is listed among landowners in various counties.

During the medieval period, variations of the name, such as Laurence, Laurens, and Laurentius, were commonly used. These variations often reflected regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time.

Notable individuals with the surname Lauren throughout history include:

1. Friar Laurence (c. 1265 - c. 1330), an English Franciscan friar and theologian known for his work on the philosophy of language. 2. Peter Lauren (1460 - 1524), a French nobleman and military commander who fought in the Italian Wars during the reign of King Francis I. 3. Laurence de Lauren (1573 - 1642), a French explorer and cartographer who mapped parts of the New World during the early years of colonization. 4. Marie Lauren (1674 - 1749), a French painter and portraitist who was a member of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture. 5. Jean-Paul Lauren (1825 - 1892), a French architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Paris during the city's renovation in the 19th century.

The surname Lauren has also been associated with various place names throughout France, such as Laurentville, Laurensac, and Laurens-sur-Fier, reflecting the wide distribution of the name across the country.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Lauren families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lauren surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 1 Laurens recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.17x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 1 2.17x
Middlesex 1 2.57x
Monmouthshire 1 35.59x
Yorkshire 1 2.60x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Chorlton On Medlock in Lancashire leads with 1 Laurens recorded in 1881 and an index of 136.99x.

Place Total Index
Chorlton On Medlock 1 136.99x
Havercroft Cum Cold 1 10000.00x
Llanvihangel Llantarnam 1 2000.00x
St George Martyr London 1 1250.00x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Lauren surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Annie 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Lauren surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Japheth 1
John 1
W. 1

FAQ

Lauren surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lauren surname in 1881?

In 1881, 4 people were recorded with the Lauren surname. That placed it at #33,288 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Lauren surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 146 in 2016. That gives Lauren a modern rank of #24,173.

What does the Lauren surname mean?

A French topographic surname derived from the medieval French word "l'aulrent," meaning the laurel tree.

What does the Lauren map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Lauren bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.