There are
956
Lalors in the USA
Lalor is the
25771st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Lalor

PeterLalor

Peter Lalor (1827-1889) was an Irish-Australian politician and leader of the Eureka Rebellion in 1854, a significant event in Australian history.

JamesFintan

James Fintan Lalor (1807-1849) was an Irish revolutionary and writer who advocated for Irish independence from British rule.

JosephLalor

Joseph Lalor (1815-1879) was an Irish-Australian politician and brother of Peter Lalor. He also played a role in the Eureka Rebellion.

ChristineLalor

Christine Lalor is an Australian actress, best known for her role as Darcy Proudman in the TV series 'Offspring.'

LucyMartha

Lucy Martha Lalor (1858-1942) was an Australian suffragist and women's rights advocate, known for her involvement in the Women's Social and Political Union of Victoria.

JohnLalor

John Lalor (1789-1851) was an Irish writer and economist, best known for his work 'A Cyclopaedia of Political Economy.'

MichaelLalor

Michael Lalor (1892-1973) was an Irish athlete and Olympic gold medalist in the hammer throw at the 1924 Summer Olympics.

PatLalor

Pat Lalor is an Irish businessman and founder of the agricultural machinery company, Grant Engineering.

BridgetLalor

Bridget Lalor (1837-1912) was an Irish-Australian suffragist and member of the Australian Women's Suffrage Society.

MauriceLalor

Maurice Lalor (1903-1961) was an Irish artist known for his landscape and portraiture paintings.

Lalor Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Lalor' is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name 'Leathlobhair', which means 'half-leper'. The name, however, does not imply any disease but rather referred to a proud, spirited person in ancient Gaelic culture.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Lalor' is most commonly found in Ireland, especially in the counties of Laois and Kilkenny. There are also significant populations of Lalors in Australia and the United States.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Lalor' include 'Lally', 'Lalaurie', 'Lail', 'Lall', 'Lal', 'Lalande', 'Lalonde', 'Laliberte', 'Lale', and 'Lala'.
Migration and ImmigrationMany Lalors emigrated from Ireland to Australia during the 19th century, particularly in the aftermath of the Great Famine. Some Lalors also migrated to the United States, primarily during the same period.