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Lorenzo

A patronymic surname of Spanish and Italian origin, derived from the given name Lorenzo, meaning "from Laurentum" or "crowned with laurel."

In the 1881 census there were 16 people recorded with the Lorenzo surname, ranking it #31,301 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 273, ranked #15,800, up from #31,301 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kensington and Chelsea, East Lindsey and Hammersmith and Fulham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lorenzo is 273 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1606.3%.

1881 census count

16

Ranked #31,301

Modern count

273

2016, ranked #15,800

Peak year

2016

273 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Lorenzo had 16 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,301 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 273 in 2016, ranked #15,800.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 58 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Lorenzo surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Lorenzo surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Lorenzo 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 1 #33,412
1861 historical 2 #34,135
1881 historical 16 #31,301
1891 historical 23 #32,389
1901 historical 58 #27,724
1911 historical 38 #29,147
1997 modern 135 #22,499
1998 modern 161 #20,754
1999 modern 170 #20,153
2000 modern 163 #20,657
2001 modern 165 #20,199
2002 modern 169 #20,307
2003 modern 176 #19,623
2004 modern 181 #19,363
2005 modern 184 #19,117
2006 modern 187 #19,079
2007 modern 185 #19,402
2008 modern 187 #19,465
2009 modern 213 #18,284
2010 modern 244 #17,056
2011 modern 223 #17,940
2012 modern 235 #17,242
2013 modern 253 #16,642
2014 modern 250 #16,905
2015 modern 254 #16,608
2016 modern 273 #15,800

Geography

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Where Lorenzos 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 Kensington and Chelsea, East Lindsey, Hammersmith and Fulham, Croydon and Westminster. 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 Kensington and Chelsea 004 Kensington and Chelsea
2 East Lindsey 006 East Lindsey
3 Hammersmith and Fulham 021 Hammersmith and Fulham
4 Croydon 022 Croydon
5 Westminster 004 Westminster

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lorenzo

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lorenzo

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Lorenzo, 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 Lorenzo surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Lorenzo 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, Lorenzo 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

Lorenzo 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.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Lorenzo falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lorenzo is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Lorenzo

The surname LORENZO originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin name Laurentius, which means "from Laurentum," an ancient city near Rome. The name was also associated with the laurel tree, a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Rome.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname LORENZO can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Cava de' Tirreni monastery in Campania, Italy, dating back to the 11th century. The name was particularly common in central and southern Italy, including regions like Lazio, Campania, and Basilicata.

In the 13th century, the LORENZO family was prominent in the city of Florence, where several members held important positions in the government and the arts. One notable figure was Pietro LORENZO, a Florentine painter who lived from around 1230 to 1310 and contributed to the decoration of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella.

Another notable bearer of the LORENZO surname was Niccolò LORENZO, a Renaissance philosopher and humanist from Padua, who lived from 1429 to 1501. He was known for his translations of ancient Greek texts and his contributions to the study of rhetoric.

In the 16th century, Juan LORENZO, a Spanish explorer and conquistador, was one of the first Europeans to explore the interior of modern-day Venezuela. He led several expeditions between 1530 and 1535, establishing settlements and making contact with indigenous populations.

During the 17th century, the LORENZO family had a presence in the Kingdom of Naples, where they held land and titles. One prominent member was Tommaso LORENZO, a nobleman and military officer who served as the governor of Salerno from 1665 to 1672.

Over the centuries, the LORENZO surname has spread across Italy and beyond, with variations in spelling such as Laurenzi, Laurenti, and Laurentis. The name has also been adopted by individuals of other nationalities, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, where it has been influenced by the Spanish pronunciation of the name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Lorenzo families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lorenzo 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 10 Lorenzos recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.40x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 10 5.40x
Middlesex 3 1.92x
Essex 2 6.50x
Surrey 1 1.32x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Broughton In Salford in Lancashire leads with 6 Lorenzos recorded in 1881 and an index of 355.03x.

Place Total Index
Broughton In Salford 6 355.03x
Limehouse London 3 175.44x
Liverpool 3 26.69x
West Ham 2 29.41x
Lambeth 1 7.35x
Moss Side 1 103.09x

Top female names

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

Name Count
(Richard) 1
Adelaide 1
Agathonik 1
Angelina 1
Annie 1
Mary 1
Naomi 1
Sofia 1
Virginia 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 2
Bapiste 1
Reggi 1
Sebastian 1
Whitham 1

FAQ

Lorenzo surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lorenzo surname in 1881?

In 1881, 16 people were recorded with the Lorenzo surname. That placed it at #31,301 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Lorenzo surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 273 in 2016. That gives Lorenzo a modern rank of #15,800.

What does the Lorenzo surname mean?

A patronymic surname of Spanish and Italian origin, derived from the given name Lorenzo, meaning "from Laurentum" or "crowned with laurel."

What does the Lorenzo map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Lorenzo 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.