Bill Laws

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bill Laws — Greek
168K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bill Laws is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Bill is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Bill is a masculine given name, generally a short form (hypocorism) of William. It can also be used as the adaptation into English of the popular Greek name Vasilis or Vasileios (Basil), especially amongst Greek immigrants in English-speaking countries, probably due to similarity in the sound. The surname Laws: Annie Laws (1855–1927), American educator, clubwoman Bolitha James Laws (1891–1958), United States federal judge Brian Laws, (born 1961) English football manager and former player David Laws (born 1965), British politician David Laws (rugby league), rugby union and rugby league footballer of the 1980s in Great Britain Don Laws (1929–2014), American figure skater and coach Eloise Laws (born 1943), American jazz and R&B singer George Malcolm Laws (1919–1994), American folklorist Gilbert L. Bill is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 168K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Bill reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Bill

Greek

Bill is a masculine given name, generally a short form (hypocorism) of William. It can also be used as the adaptation into English of the popular Greek name Vasilis or Vasileios (Basil), especially amongst Greek immigrants in English-speaking countries, probably due to similarity in the sound.

Surname: Laws

English

Annie Laws (1855–1927), American educator, clubwoman Bolitha James Laws (1891–1958), United States federal judge Brian Laws, (born 1961) English football manager and former player David Laws (born 1965), British politician David Laws (rugby league), rugby union and rugby league footballer of the 1980s in Great Britain Don Laws (1929–2014), American figure skater and coach Eloise Laws (born 1943), American jazz and R&B singer George Malcolm Laws (1919–1994), American folklorist Gilbert L.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Bill is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Bill by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Bill Laws

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Bill Laws:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Bill?
The first name Bill originates from Greek. Bill is a masculine given name, generally a short form (hypocorism) of William. It can also be used as the adaptation into English of the popular Greek name Vasilis or Vasileios (Basil), especially amongst Greek immigrants in English-speaking countries, probably due to similarity in the sound.
When was Bill most popular?
The name Bill reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Laws?
The surname Laws originates from English. Annie Laws (1855–1927), American educator, clubwoman Bolitha James Laws (1891–1958), United States federal judge Brian Laws, (born 1961) English football manager and former player David Laws (born 1965), British politician David Laws (rugby league), rugby union and rugby league footballer of the 1980s in Great Britain Don Laws (1929–2014), American figure skater and coach Eloise Laws (born 1943), American jazz and R&B singer George Malcolm Laws (1919–1994), American folklorist Gilbert L.
What are the origins of the name Bill Laws?
The name Bill Laws combines two different traditions: the first name Bill has Greek roots, while the surname Laws originates from English.
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