Lawrence Abad

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lawrence Abad — from Laurentum
423K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lawrence Abad is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Lawrence is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Lawrence is a masculine given name. It is an Anglicisation of the French Laurent, which is in turn derived from the Latin Laurentius or Old Greek Lavrenti (which in modern Greek became Lavrentis). Pet forms of Lawrence include Larry, Lawrie and, less commonly, Law. The surname Abad: Andy Abad (born 1972), American baseball player Antonio Abad (1894–1970), Filipino writer Carlos Abad (born 1995), Spanish footballer Carmencita Abad (born 1933), Filipina actress Diego José Abad y García (1727–1779), Jesuit poet and translator in New Spain and Italy Fernando Abad (born 1985), Dominican baseball player Gémino Abad (born 1939), Filipino poet José Gómez Abad, (1904–1993), Spanish painter Margot Abad, Argentine film actress Mercedes Abad (born 1961), Spanish journalist and short story writer Pacita Abad (1946–2004), Filipina painter Pere Esteve i Abad (1942–2005), Catalan politic. Lawrence is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 423K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Lawrence reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Lawrence

Meaning: from Laurentum

Latin

Lawrence is a masculine given name. It is an Anglicisation of the French Laurent, which is in turn derived from the Latin Laurentius or Old Greek Lavrenti (which in modern Greek became Lavrentis). Pet forms of Lawrence include Larry, Lawrie and, less commonly, Law.

Surname: Abad

Spanish

Andy Abad (born 1972), American baseball player Antonio Abad (1894–1970), Filipino writer Carlos Abad (born 1995), Spanish footballer Carmencita Abad (born 1933), Filipina actress Diego José Abad y García (1727–1779), Jesuit poet and translator in New Spain and Italy Fernando Abad (born 1985), Dominican baseball player Gémino Abad (born 1939), Filipino poet José Gómez Abad, (1904–1993), Spanish painter Margot Abad, Argentine film actress Mercedes Abad (born 1961), Spanish journalist and short story writer Pacita Abad (1946–2004), Filipina painter Pere Esteve i Abad (1942–2005), Catalan politic.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Lawrence 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 Lawrence by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Lawrence Abad

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 Lawrence Abad:

8
Expression Number

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

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Lawrence?
The first name Lawrence originates from Latin. Lawrence is a masculine given name. It is an Anglicisation of the French Laurent, which is in turn derived from the Latin Laurentius or Old Greek Lavrenti (which in modern Greek became Lavrentis). Pet forms of Lawrence include Larry, Lawrie and, less commonly, Law.
When was Lawrence most popular?
The name Lawrence reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Abad?
The surname Abad originates from Spanish. Andy Abad (born 1972), American baseball player Antonio Abad (1894–1970), Filipino writer Carlos Abad (born 1995), Spanish footballer Carmencita Abad (born 1933), Filipina actress Diego José Abad y García (1727–1779), Jesuit poet and translator in New Spain and Italy Fernando Abad (born 1985), Dominican baseball player Gémino Abad (born 1939), Filipino poet José Gómez Abad, (1904–1993), Spanish painter Margot Abad, Argentine film actress Mercedes Abad (born 1961), Spanish journalist and short story writer Pacita Abad (1946–2004), Filipina painter Pere Esteve i Abad (1942–2005), Catalan politic.
What are the origins of the name Lawrence Abad?
The name Lawrence Abad combines two different traditions: the first name Lawrence has Latin roots, while the surname Abad originates from Spanish.
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