Lawrence Passmore

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lawrence Passmore — from Laurentum
423K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lawrence Passmore 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 Passmore: Deborah Griscom Passmore (1840–1911), botanical illustrator for the U.S. Department of Agriculture George Passmore (born 1942), of the artists Gilbert and George George Passmore (lacrosse) (1889–1952), American lacrosse player George Passmore (cricketer) (1852-1935) English Cricketer Jake Passmore (born 2005), Irish diver John Passmore (1914–2004), Australian philosopher John Passmore (artist) (1904–1984), Australian painter Lori Passmore, Canadian/British biologist Matt Passmore (born 1973), Australian actor Michael Passmore (born 1964), former Australian rules footballer Norman Passmore (191. 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: Passmore

Irish

Deborah Griscom Passmore (1840–1911), botanical illustrator for the U.S. Department of Agriculture George Passmore (born 1942), of the artists Gilbert and George George Passmore (lacrosse) (1889–1952), American lacrosse player George Passmore (cricketer) (1852-1935) English Cricketer Jake Passmore (born 2005), Irish diver John Passmore (1914–2004), Australian philosopher John Passmore (artist) (1904–1984), Australian painter Lori Passmore, Canadian/British biologist Matt Passmore (born 1973), Australian actor Michael Passmore (born 1964), former Australian rules footballer Norman Passmore (191.

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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 Passmore

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 Passmore:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

5
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Passmore?
The surname Passmore originates from Irish. Deborah Griscom Passmore (1840–1911), botanical illustrator for the U.S. Department of Agriculture George Passmore (born 1942), of the artists Gilbert and George George Passmore (lacrosse) (1889–1952), American lacrosse player George Passmore (cricketer) (1852-1935) English Cricketer Jake Passmore (born 2005), Irish diver John Passmore (1914–2004), Australian philosopher John Passmore (artist) (1904–1984), Australian painter Lori Passmore, Canadian/British biologist Matt Passmore (born 1973), Australian actor Michael Passmore (born 1964), former Australian rules footballer Norman Passmore (191.
What are the origins of the name Lawrence Passmore?
The name Lawrence Passmore combines two different traditions: the first name Lawrence has Latin roots, while the surname Passmore originates from Irish.
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