Lawrence Kohn

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lawrence Kohn — from Laurentum
423K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lawrence Kohn 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 Kohn: Aaron M. Kohn, crime investigator and FBI agent Alfie Kohn (born 1957), American lecturer and author Arnold Kohn (1905–1984), Croatian Zionist and longtime president of the Jewish community Osijek Avrohom Yitzchok Kohn (1914–1996), Hasidic rabbi Bernard Kohn (born 1931), French-American architect Charlotte Kohn (born 1948), Austrian journalist Dan Kohn-Sherbock, American-British Jewish theologian David Kohn (1838–1915), Russian archaeologist Donald Kohn (1942), American economist, former Federal Reserve Vice Chair Eugene Kohn (1887–1977), American rabbi Fritz Kortner (born as Fritz Nathan Kohn. 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: Kohn

French

Aaron M. Kohn, crime investigator and FBI agent Alfie Kohn (born 1957), American lecturer and author Arnold Kohn (1905–1984), Croatian Zionist and longtime president of the Jewish community Osijek Avrohom Yitzchok Kohn (1914–1996), Hasidic rabbi Bernard Kohn (born 1931), French-American architect Charlotte Kohn (born 1948), Austrian journalist Dan Kohn-Sherbock, American-British Jewish theologian David Kohn (1838–1915), Russian archaeologist Donald Kohn (1942), American economist, former Federal Reserve Vice Chair Eugene Kohn (1887–1977), American rabbi Fritz Kortner (born as Fritz Nathan Kohn.

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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 Kohn

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 Kohn:

3
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Kohn?
The surname Kohn originates from French. Aaron M. Kohn, crime investigator and FBI agent Alfie Kohn (born 1957), American lecturer and author Arnold Kohn (1905–1984), Croatian Zionist and longtime president of the Jewish community Osijek Avrohom Yitzchok Kohn (1914–1996), Hasidic rabbi Bernard Kohn (born 1931), French-American architect Charlotte Kohn (born 1948), Austrian journalist Dan Kohn-Sherbock, American-British Jewish theologian David Kohn (1838–1915), Russian archaeologist Donald Kohn (1942), American economist, former Federal Reserve Vice Chair Eugene Kohn (1887–1977), American rabbi Fritz Kortner (born as Fritz Nathan Kohn.
What are the origins of the name Lawrence Kohn?
The name Lawrence Kohn combines two different traditions: the first name Lawrence has Latin roots, while the surname Kohn originates from French.
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