Lawrence Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Lawrence Name Meaning: This surname means 'from Laurentum' (an ancient Roman city'.

This surname is a Latin name which is an English alternative from a French and Italian forename, this was also the name of a saint who was martyred in Rome. The name is also linked with laurel leaves which symbolised victory.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Lawrence Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Lawrence family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 2,044
Agricultural Labourer 700
Labourer 231
House Servant 148
Dress Maker 144
Servant 118
Laundress 117
House Keeper 78
General Servant 77
Carpenter 72
Carter 67
Gardener 64
Shoe Maker 57
Coal Miner 54
Cook 53
House Maid 46
Domestic Servant 43
Blacksmith 42
Butcher 39
Farm Labourer 38
Nurse 37
Tailor 37
Grocer 35
Groom 35
Lace Maker 29

Lawrence Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Lawrence 100% 153,065
2 Laurence 88% 18,093
3 Lawrance 88% 17,406
4 Laurance 75% 4,731
5 Lawerence 89% 1,004
6 Lowrence 88% 763
7 Lawerance 78% 303
8 Lowrance 75% 297
9 Lawernce 75% 271
10 Lorance 63% 153
11 Lawarence 89% 104

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The surname Lawrence is the most popular version of all its varients

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