From Laurentum; laurelled
A variant spelling of Laurence, derived from the Roman surname Laurentius. It refers to someone from the ancient city of Laurentum, which was named for its abundance of laurel trees, symbols of victory and honor.
Less common today
Laurance isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,669 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American philanthropist and venture capitalist
American anarchist writer and publisher
Prominent conservationist and member of the Rockefeller family
