Man from Laurentum
A variant spelling of Lawrence, derived from the Latin Laurentius. It refers to someone from the ancient Roman city of Laurentum, which was named for its abundance of laurel trees, a symbol of victory and honor.
Less common today
Lawrance isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,069 in 1990.
American professional soccer player
Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer of Robert Frost
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
