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
Agricultural Labourer 668
Female Servant 462
Independent 266
Labourer 249
Male Servant 171
Farmer 126
Shoe Maker 97
Carpenter 74
Ag Labourer 57
Dress Maker 48
Gardener 41
Butcher 40
Tailor 39
Mason 35
Pupil 32
Weaver 31
Laundress 31
Blacksmith 29
Baker 28
Grocer 28
Pauper 26
Servant 25
Mariner 25
Independant 23
Bricklayer 22

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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