Meaning: Its source is Laurentius, a Latin name meaning "Man from Laurentum."

Feminine Forms: Laurentina

Popularity: The name Lawerence ranked 1052nd in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.

Narrative: The ancient city of Laurentum was located in present-day Italy. It probably got its name from the laurel bush, an important plant to the people of ancient times, who fashioned triumphant garlands from its branches.