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Lawrence name meaning
First Name
460k
in the U.S.
since 1880
460k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
130k
in the U.S.
in 2010
130k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Lawrence mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Lawrence
User Submitted Origins
English
65%
African
8%
American
8%
Arabic
5%
Latin
5%
Jewish
3%
Filipino (Philippines)
3%
Puerto Rican
3%
Greek
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Lawrence is of Latin origin and means "'To be crowned with laurels'. When a Roman general led a victory triumph (a MASSIVE parade), he rode in a chariot and behind him was a slave. The slave held a crown made of laurel leaves over his head and constantly whispered into his ear, 'Remember. Thou art mortal, and all glory is fleeting.'".
- 2 submissions from Zambia agree the name Lawrence means "Crown of victory" and is of African origin.
- According to a user from Nigeria, the name Lawrence is of African origin and means "Crowned with victory".
- According to a user from Georgia, U.S., the name Lawrence is of English origin and means "The name comes from Laurel Crown a name of Honor and Respect".
- A submission from Maryland, U.S. says the name Lawrence means "Laurels" and is of Arabic origin.
- According to a user from Uganda, the name Lawrence is of Latin origin and means "The name lawrence means a Gift".
- A submission from Nigeria says the name Lawrence means "One gifted with wisdom".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Lawrence is of American origin and means "Gift".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Lawrence means "Winner of awards, (like a Nobel Laureate) or Schmoina" and is of Jewish origin.
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Lawrence means "God has helped".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- A town in northeastern Kansas on the Kansas River; scene of raids by John Brown in 1856
- English novelist and poet and essayist whose work condemned industrial society and explored sexual relationships (1885-1930)
- United States physicist who developed the cyclotron (1901-1958)
- English actress (1898-1952)
- English portrait painter remembered for the series of portraits of the leaders of the alliance against Napoleon (1769-1830)
- Welsh soldier who from 1916 to 1918 organized the Arab revolt against the Turks; he later wrote an account of his adventures (1888-1935)
- Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
Wiktionary
- A male given name from Latin, the usual spelling of Laurence in the U.S.
- A patronymic surname.
- A city, the county seat of Douglas County, Kansas, United States.
- A city in Massachusetts, United States and one of the two county seats of Essex County.
- A small town in Otago, New Zealand, named after Henry Montgomery Lawrence.
- A haze caused by heat; named after a third-century Christian killed by Emperor Valerian by being burned.
Notable Persons Named Lawrence
Notable Persons Named Lawrence
Lawrence Page
Lawrence Page is a computer scientist, list of internet entrepreneurs, and internet entrepreneur. He holds the title CEO of Alphabet Inc and CEO ofAlphabet Inc. Lawrence was born Lawrence Page on March 26th, 1973 in East Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
Mr. T
Mr. T is an actor, motivational speaker, wrestler, bodyguard, and television personality. His ongoing career started in 1980. Mr. was given the name Lawrence Tureaud on May 21st, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Larry David
Larry David is an improvisational theatre, observational comedy, sketch comedy, deadpan, and political satire comedian. Larry was given the name Lawrence Gene David on July 2nd, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Larry Linville
Larry Linville was an actor. He was most active from 1960 to 1996. Larry was given the name Lawrence Lavon Linville on September 29th, 1939 in Ojai, California. He left this life on April 10th, 2000.
Larry King
Larry King is a radio and television personality. His ongoing career started in 1957. Larry was given the name Lawrence Harvey Zeiger on November 19th, 1933 in Brooklyn.
Lawrence Summers
Lawrence Summers is an 8th Director of theNational Economic Council, 27th President of Harvard University, 71st Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, United States Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, Chief Economist of the World Bank, and World Bank Chief Econo. Lawrence was given the name Lawrence Henry Summers on November 30th, 1954 in New Haven, Connecticut.
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- KRS-OneRapping
- Lawrence TaylorAmerican Football Player
- Lawrence Lessig
- Lawrence M. KraussScientist
- Lawrence O'DonnellPolitical Analyst
- Lawrence KasdanScreenwriter
- Jay Duplass
- Neville BrandActor
- Lawrence WelkMusician
- Larry SangerInternet Project Developer
- Larry Clark
- Lawrence PhillipsFootball Player
- Larry StorchActor/comedian
Notable Persons With the Last Name Lawrence
Notable Persons With the Last Name Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence is an actress and actor. She has had major accomplishments since 2006. Jennifer was given the name Jennifer Shrader Lawrence on August 15th, 1990 in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
T. E. Lawrence
T. E. Lawrence is a military person.
Martin Lawrence
Martin Lawrence is an observational comedy, physical comedy, satire, and ribaldry comedian. Martin was given the name Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence on April 16th, 1965 in Frankfurt.
D. H. Lawrence
D. H. Lawrence was a modernism writer. His most notable accomplishments were from 1907 to 1930. D. was given the name David Herbert Richards Lawrence on September 11th, 1885 in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom. He breathed his last breath on March 2nd, 1930.
Raghava Lawrence
Raghava Lawrence is a film actor, film director, dancer, choreographer, music composer, philanthropist, actor, dance, choreography, composer, philanthropy, and music composerandphilanthropist. He was most prominent from 1993 to present. Raghava was born on October 29th, 1976.
Joey Lawrence
Joey Lawrence is an actor, singer-songwriter, record producer, and game show host. His most notable accomplishments were from 1982 to present. Joey was given the name Joseph Lawrence Mignogna, Jr. on April 20th, 1976 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Joey is also known as Joe Lawrence and Joseph Lawrence.
Common last names for Lawrence
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Lawrence | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 68.87% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 24.65% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.74% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.93% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.30% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.50% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Lawrence
People with the last name Lawrence are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Lawrence
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| #83 | Classic Boy Names |
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