Lurie

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Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage Jewish
Other Forms FormsLurye, Luriye, Lourié, Luria, Luri, Luryi, Lurier, Laurie, Lourie, Laurier

Meaning & History

It is one of the oldest family trees in the world, tracing back at least to King David born c. 1037 BCE, as documented by Neil Rosenstein in his book The Lurie Legacy. It contains many famous members such as Karl Marx, Sigmund Freud, Felix Mendelssohn, Martin Buber, Rashi, and Hezekiah.
Added 11/29/2015 by TanorFaux
Edited 4/29/2024 by Mike C and TanorFaux