Lawrence Hogg

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lawrence Hogg — from Laurentum
423K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lawrence Hogg 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 Hogg: Hogg is a Scottish, English or Irish surname. James Hogg (1770–1835), Scottish poet and novelist Thomas Jefferson Hogg (1792–1862), English biographer Ian V. Hogg (1926–2002), British military author Min Hogg (1939–2019), English journalist and magazine editor Viola Wilson Hogg known as Viola Wilson (1911–2002), Scottish soprano Ian Hogg (actor) (born 1937), English actor Michael Lindsay-Hogg (born 1940), American-born television and stage director Joanna Hogg, (born 20 March 1960) English film director and screenwriter BJ Hogg (1955–2020) Northern Irish actor and writer Joanne Hogg, Irish sin. 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: Hogg

Irish

Hogg is a Scottish, English or Irish surname. James Hogg (1770–1835), Scottish poet and novelist Thomas Jefferson Hogg (1792–1862), English biographer Ian V. Hogg (1926–2002), British military author Min Hogg (1939–2019), English journalist and magazine editor Viola Wilson Hogg known as Viola Wilson (1911–2002), Scottish soprano Ian Hogg (actor) (born 1937), English actor Michael Lindsay-Hogg (born 1940), American-born television and stage director Joanna Hogg, (born 20 March 1960) English film director and screenwriter BJ Hogg (1955–2020) Northern Irish actor and writer Joanne Hogg, Irish sin.

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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 Hogg

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 Hogg:

1
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

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

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 Hogg?
The surname Hogg originates from Irish. Hogg is a Scottish, English or Irish surname. James Hogg (1770–1835), Scottish poet and novelist Thomas Jefferson Hogg (1792–1862), English biographer Ian V. Hogg (1926–2002), British military author Min Hogg (1939–2019), English journalist and magazine editor Viola Wilson Hogg known as Viola Wilson (1911–2002), Scottish soprano Ian Hogg (actor) (born 1937), English actor Michael Lindsay-Hogg (born 1940), American-born television and stage director Joanna Hogg, (born 20 March 1960) English film director and screenwriter BJ Hogg (1955–2020) Northern Irish actor and writer Joanne Hogg, Irish sin.
What are the origins of the name Lawrence Hogg?
The name Lawrence Hogg combines two different traditions: the first name Lawrence has Latin roots, while the surname Hogg originates from Irish.
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