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.
Save Type Surname (from location) Usage French Meaning & History Habitational name from a place in Cantal derived from Latin laurus "laurel" with the suffix -ea.