Lawrence
Laurence of Rome — England's Registers repeat him.
CoreHistoric reach
The seat of Lawrence
Seat vacantChief
No chief yet. The seat awaits its first claimant — be the first to stake your name to Lawrence.
Current mission
No mission proclaimed. The chief, once seated, sets the clan’s public focus — a campaign, a contest, a piece of restoration, a year of remembrance.
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Stake your name →What does the Lawrence name mean?
From Laurence — Roman laurel-crowned martyr; spread by the Church.
The history of Lawrence
Lawrence of Rome roasted on a gridiron yet joked about turning — martyrdom as stand-up for the ages. Boys christened for that courage filled England's registers; **Lawrence** beside **Laurence** vowel-swaps seldom change the godfather's intent.
Frequently asked
What does the surname Lawrence mean?
From Laurence — Roman laurel-crowned martyr; spread by the Church.
Where does the Lawrence family come from?
The Lawrence family was historically based in South West and South East in England, in particular South West and South East.