About Lavender
The surname Lavender is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "lavendre," meaning "lavender." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a lavender field or worked as a grower or seller of lavender. The name may also have been given as a nickname for someone with a pale or purplish complexion, reminiscent of the color of lavender flowers. Overall, the surname Lavender is associated with the herb lavender and its various uses, as well as the characteristics or occupation of those who were associated with it.
The surname Lavender is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lavender 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 Lavender is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lavender in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lavender using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.