Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage English, Scottish Pronounced Pron. LAWR-ee [key] Other Forms FormsLawrence, Laurence, Lawson, Lowry, Lawrie, Lawry, Lowrie, Laury, Lowrey, Lowery, Lory, Lowary, Laurenson, Lawrenson Meaning & History From a diminutive of the given name Laurence 1.