Origins of the Lawrence surname

What does the name Lawrence mean?

The Lawrence surname originated in England. It is believed to have two main sources from which it derives. Most commonly it is thought to be a patronymic name, relating to someone who is the son or descendant of somebody named Lawrence. Less often, it can be geographic. In these cases it derives from somebody who hails from one of the many places named 'St Lawrence' across England.

Alternative variations of the name Lawrence

Lawrence, Laurence, Lawrences, Lowrance, Laurance

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OrkneyShetlandHighlandsWestern IslesGrampianTaysideCentralStrathclydeFifeLothianBordersDumfriesNorth East 431North West 413Isle of Man 12Yorkshire 1380East Midlands 540West Midlands 1117East 2000London 6705South East 3265South West 1114South Wales 546Mid Wales 60West Wales 21North Wales 95Republic of IrelandNorthern Ireland

In 1921, most Lawrences lived in london

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Interesting facts about Lawrence

How common is your surname?

135th most common surname in the UK

We have for the Lawrence surname. The oldest one dates back to 1194.

Who were Lawrences most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Lawrence first names?

John

William

Mary

Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Lawrences

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Commmon female occupations for Lawrences in 1921

Dressmaker

975

Laundress

781

General Servant Domestic

628

Domestic Servant

576

General Servant

451

Commmon male occupations for Lawrences in 1921

Agricultural Labourer

1,198

General Labourer

925

Carpenter

700

Farm Labourer

644

Farmer

575

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