Lorimer
See also: lorimer
English
Alternative forms
- Lairmore, Laramore, Larimer, Larimore, Larmore, Larmour, Larrimer, Larrimore, Lawrimore, Lorimor, Lowrimore
Etymology
Scottish occupational surname for a maker or seller of spurs, bits and other metal attachments to harness and tackle, from Anglo-Norman lorenier, an agent derivative of Old French lorain (“tackle, harness”).
Proper noun
Lorimer (plural Lorimers)
- A surname originating as an occupation.
Statistics
- According to the 2010 United States Census, Lorimer is the 27260th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 887 individuals. Lorimer is most common among White (92.45%) individuals.
Further reading
- Hanks, Patrick, editor (2003), “Lorimer”, in Dictionary of American Family Names, volume 2, New York City: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 461.