and Motto (where available) Lorain Early Origins Spelling variations of this family name include: Loraine, Loraigne, Lorain, Loran, Lorane, Loreygne, Lorrain, Lorrane, Loren, Lorren, Lorraigne, Lorraine and many more. First found in Northumberland , where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor of Kirk Hall some say, from