There are
1338
Lauritsens in the USA
Lauritsen is the
20010th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Lauritsen

BirgitteFederspiel

Birgitte Federspiel was a Danish actress known for her work in the films of Carl Theodor Dreyer, including her role as Anne Pedersdotter in 'Day of Wrath.'

EdgarLauritsen

Edgar Lauritsen was a Norwegian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

PaulusSaksvig

Paulus Saksvig Lauritz Lauritzen was a Norwegian military officer and politician who served as Minister of Finance.

PeterW.

Peter W. Lauritzen is a Danish-born mathematician and climate scientist known for his research on atmospheric dynamics and climate variability.

FrederickLauritzen

Frederick Lauritzen was a Norwegian sailor who won a gold medal in sailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris.

JulianR.

Julian R. Lauritsen was an American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Lucky Numbers' and 'The Life of Riley.'

JohnF.

John F. Lauritzen was an American businessman and shipping magnate who founded one of the largest privately held shipping companies in the world.

MortenLauritsen

Morten Lauritsen is a Danish footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Danish national team and FC Midtjylland.

PieterLauritz

Pieter Lauritz Laurens was a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and cityscapes, particularly of Rotterdam.

NoomiLauritsen

Noomi Lauritsen is a Danish handball player who has won several national and international championships with the Danish national team and her club, Esbjerg.

Lauritsen Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Lauritsen' is a patronymic surname derived from the personal name 'Laurits,' which is the Danish and Norwegian form of the name 'Lawrence.' The name 'Lawrence' is of Latin origin, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'the laurel tree.'
Geographic DistributionThe name 'Lauritsen' is most common in Denmark, where it originated, as well as in Norway and other Scandinavian countries. It can also be found in communities of Danish and Norwegian immigrants in other parts of the world, such as the United States and Canada.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Lauritsen' include 'Larsen' and 'Larsen' which are also patronymic surnames derived from 'Lars,' another form of the name 'Lawrence.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Lauritsen' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, especially during periods of economic and political upheaval in Scandinavia. Many also emigrated to seek better opportunities and a new life in countries like the United States and Canada.