Lorenzen

Latin

"from Laurentium or bay laurel"

Lorenzen Origin and Meaning

The name Lorenzen is a boy's name.

Lorenzen is a masculine name with Germanic roots, functioning as a patronymic form meaning 'son of Lorenz' or 'son of Lawrence.' The base name Lawrence derives from the Latin 'Laurentius,' referring to someone from the ancient Roman city of Laurentum, with associations to laurel leaves (symbols of victory). While uncommon in mainstream American naming, Lorenzen gained some recognition through basketball player Lorenzen Wright. The name carries a distinguished quality with its strong consonants and traditional suffix. In German-speaking regions and Scandinavian countries, patronymic names with '-sen' or '-zen' endings have historical significance. Lorenzen offers the appeal of a surname-style first name with historical depth and distinctive character.