Lawrence (surname) explained

Lawrence is an English, Scottish and Irish surname. It is derived from Middle English or old French given name Laurence; itself derived from Latin Laurentius. The Oxford dictionary of family names of Britain lists Laurence and McLaren as variants.[1]

Laurentius, a Latin given name which means "from Laurentium", derives from the word laurel, a Roman symbol of victory.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Parkin, Harry . The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain . Lawrence . Oxford . 2021 . 9780198868255 .
  2. Web site: Lawrence Surname Meaning, History & Origin . 2023-03-30 . Select Surnames . en-US.