Lawrence Belcher

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lawrence Belcher — from Laurentum
423K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lawrence Belcher 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 Belcher: Charles Belcher (actor) (1872–1943), American film actor Laurence Belcher (born 1995), English actor Marjorie Celeste Belcher (1919–2020), birth name of Marge Champion, American dancer and actress McKinley Belcher III (born 1984), American actor Patricia Belcher (born 1954), American film and television actress Douglas Walter Belcher (1889–1953), English recipient of the Victoria Cross Edward Belcher (1799–1877), British naval officer and explorer Ted Belcher (1924–1966), American soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor Thomas Belcher (1834–1898), American soldier and recipient of the Meda. 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: Belcher

English

Charles Belcher (actor) (1872–1943), American film actor Laurence Belcher (born 1995), English actor Marjorie Celeste Belcher (1919–2020), birth name of Marge Champion, American dancer and actress McKinley Belcher III (born 1984), American actor Patricia Belcher (born 1954), American film and television actress Douglas Walter Belcher (1889–1953), English recipient of the Victoria Cross Edward Belcher (1799–1877), British naval officer and explorer Ted Belcher (1924–1966), American soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor Thomas Belcher (1834–1898), American soldier and recipient of the Meda.

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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 Belcher

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 Belcher:

8
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Belcher?
The surname Belcher originates from English. Charles Belcher (actor) (1872–1943), American film actor Laurence Belcher (born 1995), English actor Marjorie Celeste Belcher (1919–2020), birth name of Marge Champion, American dancer and actress McKinley Belcher III (born 1984), American actor Patricia Belcher (born 1954), American film and television actress Douglas Walter Belcher (1889–1953), English recipient of the Victoria Cross Edward Belcher (1799–1877), British naval officer and explorer Ted Belcher (1924–1966), American soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor Thomas Belcher (1834–1898), American soldier and recipient of the Meda.
What are the origins of the name Lawrence Belcher?
The name Lawrence Belcher combines two different traditions: the first name Lawrence has Latin roots, while the surname Belcher originates from English.
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