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Lawrence (surname)

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Lawrence is an English, Scottish and Irish surname. It is derived from Middle English or old French given name Laurence; itself derived from Latin Laurentius. The Oxford dictionary of family names of Britain lists Laurence and McLaren as variants.[1]

Laurentius, a Latin given name which means "from Laurentium", derives from the word laurel, a Roman symbol of victory.[2]

Notable people

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Fictional characters

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  • Carrie and Jack Lawrence, characters in the 1997 American comedy movie Fathers' Day
  • Eula Lawrence, playable character in the 2020 video game Genshin Impact

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Parkin, Harry (2021). The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain. Oxford. ISBN 9780198868255. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  2. ^ "Lawrence Surname Meaning, History & Origin". Select Surnames. Retrieved 2023-03-30.