Lawerance
Lawerance is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
From Laurentum or crowned with laurel.
Origin and history
Lawerance is a spelling variant of Lawrence, which derives from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel'. Laurentum was an ancient Roman city named for its laurel groves. While Lawrence and Laurence are traditional forms, Lawerance appears historically as a rare phonetic variant in U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
995 babies in the United States have been named Lawerance since 1880. It ranks #3687 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37.5 %)
- IL (20.8 %)
- MI (20.8 %)
- MN (20.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 41 |
| 1920-1930 | 127 |
| 1930-1940 | 138 |
| 1940-1950 | 212 |
| 1950-1960 | 251 |
| 1960-1970 | 138 |
| 1970-1980 | 49 |
| 1980-1990 | 23 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Larry, Lawry
Fun facts
- Lawerance represents a phonetic spelling variant of the classic English name Lawrence.
- The underlying root Laurentius refers to the laurel tree, a classical symbol of victory and wisdom.