About Laurence
The surname Laurence is derived from the Latin name Laurentius, which means "from Laurentum." Laurentum was an ancient city in Italy, and the name is believed to have originated from the Latin word "laurus," meaning "laurel." The surname Laurence is therefore associated with the laurel tree, which was considered a symbol of honor and victory in ancient times. It is likely that individuals with the surname Laurence were either from or had some connection to the city of Laurentum or were associated with the laurel tree in some way.
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The surname Laurence is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Laurence based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Laurence is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Laurence in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Laurence using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.