Lorentz
Lorentz is a name derived from the Roman surname, Laurentius, which means "from Laurentum". It is the German form of Laurence. Notable people with the name include:
Given name
- Lorentz Aspen, Norwegian heavy metal pianist and keyboardist
- Lorentz Dietrichson, Norwegian poet and historian of art and literature
- Lorentz Eichstadt, German mathematician and astronomer
- Lorentz Harboe Ree, Norwegian architect
- Lorentz Lange, Norwegian judge and politician
- Lorentz Reitan, Norwegian musicologist
Mononym
- Lorentz, real name Lorentz Alexander, Swedish singer and rapper
Surname
- Dominique Lorentz, French investigative journalist who has written books on nuclear proliferation
- Friedrich Lorentz, author of works on the Pomeranian language
- Geertruida de Haas, née Lorentz, Dutch physicist
- Hendrik Antoon Lorentz, Dutch physicist and Nobel Prize winner
- Hendrikus Albertus Lorentz, Dutch explorer and diplomat
- Jim Lorentz, retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre
- Lore Lorentz, German cabaret artist and standup comedian
- Max Lorentz, Swedish musician, songwriter and producer
- Pare Lorentz, American author and film director
- Stanisław Lorentz, Polish scholar of music and history of art
- Steven Lorentz, Canadian ice hockey player