Lawrence Brodeur

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lawrence Brodeur — from Laurentum
423K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lawrence Brodeur 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 Brodeur: Bernard Brodeur (born 1956), Canadian politician Christopher X. Brodeur, musician and cartoonist Denis Brodeur (1930–2013), Canadian photographer Francine Claire Brodeur, American illustrator and author Edmond Brodeur (1898–1988), Canadian politician Louis-Philippe Brodeur (1862–1924), Canadian politician and Supreme Court judge Martin Brodeur (born 1972), Canadian ice hockey player Mike Brodeur (born 1983), Canadian ice hockey player Mylène Brodeur (born 1987), Canadian figure skater Paul Brodeur (1931–2023), American author and science writer Richard Brodeur (born 1952), Canadian ice hockey . 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: Brodeur

English

Bernard Brodeur (born 1956), Canadian politician Christopher X. Brodeur, musician and cartoonist Denis Brodeur (1930–2013), Canadian photographer Francine Claire Brodeur, American illustrator and author Edmond Brodeur (1898–1988), Canadian politician Louis-Philippe Brodeur (1862–1924), Canadian politician and Supreme Court judge Martin Brodeur (born 1972), Canadian ice hockey player Mike Brodeur (born 1983), Canadian ice hockey player Mylène Brodeur (born 1987), Canadian figure skater Paul Brodeur (1931–2023), American author and science writer Richard Brodeur (born 1952), Canadian ice hockey .

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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 Brodeur

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 Brodeur:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Brodeur?
The surname Brodeur originates from English. Bernard Brodeur (born 1956), Canadian politician Christopher X. Brodeur, musician and cartoonist Denis Brodeur (1930–2013), Canadian photographer Francine Claire Brodeur, American illustrator and author Edmond Brodeur (1898–1988), Canadian politician Louis-Philippe Brodeur (1862–1924), Canadian politician and Supreme Court judge Martin Brodeur (born 1972), Canadian ice hockey player Mike Brodeur (born 1983), Canadian ice hockey player Mylène Brodeur (born 1987), Canadian figure skater Paul Brodeur (1931–2023), American author and science writer Richard Brodeur (born 1952), Canadian ice hockey .
What are the origins of the name Lawrence Brodeur?
The name Lawrence Brodeur combines two different traditions: the first name Lawrence has Latin roots, while the surname Brodeur originates from English.
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