Lawrence Lower
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Lawrence Lower 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 Lower: Arthur R. M. Lower (1889–1988), Canadian historian Britt Lower (born 1985), American actress Cyrus B. Lower (1843–1924), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient Geoffrey Lower (born 1963), American actor Kathleen Lower (1905-1995), British politician Oswald Bertram Lower (1863–1925), Australian entomologist Richard Lower (physician) (1631–1691), Cornish inventor of blood transfusion Robert A. Lower (1844–1918), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient William Lower (astronomer) (1570–1615), English astronomer William Lower (dramatist) (c. 1610–1662), English dramatist and translator 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: Lower
English
Arthur R. M. Lower (1889–1988), Canadian historian Britt Lower (born 1985), American actress Cyrus B. Lower (1843–1924), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient Geoffrey Lower (born 1963), American actor Kathleen Lower (1905-1995), British politician Oswald Bertram Lower (1863–1925), Australian entomologist Richard Lower (physician) (1631–1691), Cornish inventor of blood transfusion Robert A. Lower (1844–1918), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient William Lower (astronomer) (1570–1615), English astronomer William Lower (dramatist) (c. 1610–1662), English dramatist and translator
Geographic Distribution
The first name Lawrence is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:
Popularity Over Time
Popularity of the name Lawrence by decade, based on birth registration data:
Notable People Named Lawrence Lower
- Larry Sanger (philosopher, 1968)
- William Lawrence Bragg (Nobel Prize winner, 1890)
- Larry Ellison (aircraft pilot, 1944)
- Larry David (television actor, 1947)
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 Lower:
Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.
Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.
Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.
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 Lower?
- The surname Lower originates from English. Arthur R. M. Lower (1889–1988), Canadian historian Britt Lower (born 1985), American actress Cyrus B. Lower (1843–1924), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient Geoffrey Lower (born 1963), American actor Kathleen Lower (1905-1995), British politician Oswald Bertram Lower (1863–1925), Australian entomologist Richard Lower (physician) (1631–1691), Cornish inventor of blood transfusion Robert A. Lower (1844–1918), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient William Lower (astronomer) (1570–1615), English astronomer William Lower (dramatist) (c. 1610–1662), English dramatist and translator
- What are the origins of the name Lawrence Lower?
- The name Lawrence Lower combines two different traditions: the first name Lawrence has Latin roots, while the surname Lower originates from English.