Lawrence Gammon

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lawrence Gammon — from Laurentum
423K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lawrence Gammon 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 Gammon: Archer T. Gammon (1918–1945), United States Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient James Gammon (1940–2010), American actor James Gammon (engraver) (fl. 1660–1670), English engraver Kendall Gammon (born 1968), American football player Reg Gammon (1894–1997), English painter Richard Gammon (born 1898), English World War I flying ace Richard Von Albade Gammon (1879–1897), American football player Roland Gammon (1915–1981), American writer Russell Gammon (1906–1968), Canadian rower Steve Gammon (born 1939), Welsh footballer Wayne Gammon (born 1950), Australian rower De Gammon, the language of . 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: Gammon

Welsh

Archer T. Gammon (1918–1945), United States Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient James Gammon (1940–2010), American actor James Gammon (engraver) (fl. 1660–1670), English engraver Kendall Gammon (born 1968), American football player Reg Gammon (1894–1997), English painter Richard Gammon (born 1898), English World War I flying ace Richard Von Albade Gammon (1879–1897), American football player Roland Gammon (1915–1981), American writer Russell Gammon (1906–1968), Canadian rower Steve Gammon (born 1939), Welsh footballer Wayne Gammon (born 1950), Australian rower De Gammon, the language of .

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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 Gammon

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 Gammon:

9
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

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

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 Gammon?
The surname Gammon originates from Welsh. Archer T. Gammon (1918–1945), United States Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient James Gammon (1940–2010), American actor James Gammon (engraver) (fl. 1660–1670), English engraver Kendall Gammon (born 1968), American football player Reg Gammon (1894–1997), English painter Richard Gammon (born 1898), English World War I flying ace Richard Von Albade Gammon (1879–1897), American football player Roland Gammon (1915–1981), American writer Russell Gammon (1906–1968), Canadian rower Steve Gammon (born 1939), Welsh footballer Wayne Gammon (born 1950), Australian rower De Gammon, the language of .
What are the origins of the name Lawrence Gammon?
The name Lawrence Gammon combines two different traditions: the first name Lawrence has Latin roots, while the surname Gammon originates from Welsh.
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