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