Lawrence Braithwaite

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lawrence Braithwaite — from Laurentum
423K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lawrence Braithwaite 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 Braithwaite: Sir Albert Braithwaite (1893–1959), British politician Althea Braithwaite (1940–2020), English children's author, illustrator, publisher and glass artist Anna Braithwaite (1788–1859), English Quaker minister Bob Braithwaite (1925–2015), British trap shooter Brenda Brathwaite (born 1966), American video game designer and developer Carlos Brathwaite (born 1988), Barbadian cricketer Charles Braithwaite (1850–1910), Canadian politician and agrarian leader Chelston Brathwaite, Barbadian senator Chris Braithwaite aka Chris Jones (1885–1944), Barbadian seaman, leader of the Colonial Seamen's Associat. 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: Braithwaite

English

Sir Albert Braithwaite (1893–1959), British politician Althea Braithwaite (1940–2020), English children's author, illustrator, publisher and glass artist Anna Braithwaite (1788–1859), English Quaker minister Bob Braithwaite (1925–2015), British trap shooter Brenda Brathwaite (born 1966), American video game designer and developer Carlos Brathwaite (born 1988), Barbadian cricketer Charles Braithwaite (1850–1910), Canadian politician and agrarian leader Chelston Brathwaite, Barbadian senator Chris Braithwaite aka Chris Jones (1885–1944), Barbadian seaman, leader of the Colonial Seamen's Associat.

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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 Braithwaite

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 Braithwaite:

8
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

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 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 Braithwaite?
The surname Braithwaite originates from English. Sir Albert Braithwaite (1893–1959), British politician Althea Braithwaite (1940–2020), English children's author, illustrator, publisher and glass artist Anna Braithwaite (1788–1859), English Quaker minister Bob Braithwaite (1925–2015), British trap shooter Brenda Brathwaite (born 1966), American video game designer and developer Carlos Brathwaite (born 1988), Barbadian cricketer Charles Braithwaite (1850–1910), Canadian politician and agrarian leader Chelston Brathwaite, Barbadian senator Chris Braithwaite aka Chris Jones (1885–1944), Barbadian seaman, leader of the Colonial Seamen's Associat.
What are the origins of the name Lawrence Braithwaite?
The name Lawrence Braithwaite combines two different traditions: the first name Lawrence has Latin roots, while the surname Braithwaite originates from English.
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