Lawler

Lawler is a surname of Irish origin that has also been adopted as a place name in English-speaking countries. In Ireland and among the Irish diaspora, Lawler occurs with several variant spellings, including Lawlor. The name is an Anglicized form of Gaelic surnames such as Ó Leathlobhair and its descendants, used to denote family lineage. Over time, bearers of the name have established themselves in North America and other English-speaking regions, contributing to its distribution.

Notable people with the surname include Jerry Lawler (born 1942), an American professional wrestler and commentator who gained prominence in wrestling promotions and as a television color commentator. Other individuals with the surname have appeared in fields such as sports, politics, and the arts, reflecting the name’s broad geographic spread.

Geographically, Lawler appears in several locations in the United States, including Lawler, Iowa, a small city in Mitchell County, as well as various townships and landmarks bearing the name. The toponym typically reflects settler or family names rather than a single origin.

References to Lawler appear in genealogical and historical sources discussing Irish surnames and their Americanization, as well as in contemporary biographical databases.