Lawrence Dobson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lawrence Dobson — from Laurentum
423K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lawrence Dobson 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 Dobson: Dobson is an English and Scottish surname. Anita Dobson (born 1949), English actress The Dobson brothers, Michael, Paul, and Brian, English-Canadian voice actors Kevin Dobson (1943–2020), American television actor Peter Dobson (born 1964), American actor Tamara Dobson (1947–2006), American actress Cowan Dobson born David Cowan (1894–1980), brother of Henry Raeburn, (1894–1980), Scottish portrait painter Frank Dobson (1886–1963), British artist Henry Raeburn Dobson (1901–1985), Scottish portrait and genre painter Margaret Dobson, American artist William Dobson (1610–1646), English painter Claud. 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: Dobson

Scottish

Dobson is an English and Scottish surname. Anita Dobson (born 1949), English actress The Dobson brothers, Michael, Paul, and Brian, English-Canadian voice actors Kevin Dobson (1943–2020), American television actor Peter Dobson (born 1964), American actor Tamara Dobson (1947–2006), American actress Cowan Dobson born David Cowan (1894–1980), brother of Henry Raeburn, (1894–1980), Scottish portrait painter Frank Dobson (1886–1963), British artist Henry Raeburn Dobson (1901–1985), Scottish portrait and genre painter Margaret Dobson, American artist William Dobson (1610–1646), English painter Claud.

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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 Dobson

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 Dobson:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

5
Soul Urge Number

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

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Dobson?
The surname Dobson originates from Scottish. Dobson is an English and Scottish surname. Anita Dobson (born 1949), English actress The Dobson brothers, Michael, Paul, and Brian, English-Canadian voice actors Kevin Dobson (1943–2020), American television actor Peter Dobson (born 1964), American actor Tamara Dobson (1947–2006), American actress Cowan Dobson born David Cowan (1894–1980), brother of Henry Raeburn, (1894–1980), Scottish portrait painter Frank Dobson (1886–1963), British artist Henry Raeburn Dobson (1901–1985), Scottish portrait and genre painter Margaret Dobson, American artist William Dobson (1610–1646), English painter Claud.
What are the origins of the name Lawrence Dobson?
The name Lawrence Dobson combines two different traditions: the first name Lawrence has Latin roots, while the surname Dobson originates from Scottish.
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