Law
Law Meaning & Origin
About Law
The surname Law is of English and Scottish origin and has multiple possible meanings. It can be derived from the Old English word "hlaw," meaning a hill or mound, and may have been used to denote someone who lived near such a geographical feature. Alternatively, it could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a hill or a burial mound. Another possibility is that Law originated as a nickname for someone who was considered to be a person of law or justice, or someone who worked in a legal profession. The surname Law is relatively common and can be found in various English-speaking countries.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Law is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Law: 32,122
- Overall Popularity: 0.01%
- Ranking: 1089
- Frequency per 100k people: 10.89
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Law 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 Law is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Law in Braille
Here's how to represent Law in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Law using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Law using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
