Lawrence Burg

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lawrence Burg — from Laurentum
423K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lawrence Burg 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 Burg: Avraham Burg (born 1955), Israeli politician, son of Yosef Burg Eugen Burg (1871–1944), German film actor Gustav von Burg (1871–1927), Swiss naturalist, teacher, and writer Hansi Burg (1898–1975), Austrian-born German actress JeAnne Burg (1937–2020), American environmental statistician Josef Burg (1912–2009), Jewish Soviet writer, author, publisher and journalist Mark Burg (born 1959), American film producer and actor Meno Burg (1789–1853), Prussian field officer Robert Burg (1890–1946), German baritone Yosef Burg (1909–1999), Israeli politician, father of Avraham Burg Johann Tobias Bürg (1766. 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: Burg

Hebrew

Avraham Burg (born 1955), Israeli politician, son of Yosef Burg Eugen Burg (1871–1944), German film actor Gustav von Burg (1871–1927), Swiss naturalist, teacher, and writer Hansi Burg (1898–1975), Austrian-born German actress JeAnne Burg (1937–2020), American environmental statistician Josef Burg (1912–2009), Jewish Soviet writer, author, publisher and journalist Mark Burg (born 1959), American film producer and actor Meno Burg (1789–1853), Prussian field officer Robert Burg (1890–1946), German baritone Yosef Burg (1909–1999), Israeli politician, father of Avraham Burg Johann Tobias Bürg (1766.

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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 Burg

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 Burg:

3
Expression Number

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

5
Soul Urge Number

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

7
Personality Number

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

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 Burg?
The surname Burg originates from Hebrew. Avraham Burg (born 1955), Israeli politician, son of Yosef Burg Eugen Burg (1871–1944), German film actor Gustav von Burg (1871–1927), Swiss naturalist, teacher, and writer Hansi Burg (1898–1975), Austrian-born German actress JeAnne Burg (1937–2020), American environmental statistician Josef Burg (1912–2009), Jewish Soviet writer, author, publisher and journalist Mark Burg (born 1959), American film producer and actor Meno Burg (1789–1853), Prussian field officer Robert Burg (1890–1946), German baritone Yosef Burg (1909–1999), Israeli politician, father of Avraham Burg Johann Tobias Bürg (1766.
What are the origins of the name Lawrence Burg?
The name Lawrence Burg combines two different traditions: the first name Lawrence has Latin roots, while the surname Burg originates from Hebrew.
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