About Lawter
The surname Lawter is of Scottish origin and is derived from the occupational name "lawyer," referring to someone who worked as a lawyer or legal professional. It is a variant spelling of the surname "Lawther," which itself is derived from the Old English word "lagu," meaning "law," and the Old Norse word "thor," meaning "man." The surname Lawter signifies a person who was involved in legal matters or had a connection to the legal profession.
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The surname Lawter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lawter 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 Lawter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lawter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.