About Lawless
The surname Lawless is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "O Laighleis," meaning "descendant of Laighleis." The name itself is composed of the elements "laighean," meaning "spear," and "leas," meaning "flame" or "fire." As a surname, Lawless likely originated as a nickname for someone who was fierce, fiery, or had a fiery temper. It may also have been used to describe someone who was a skilled warrior or had a connection to fire or flames.
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The surname Lawless is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lawless based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Lawless in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lawless using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.