Lawrences

Lawrences is the plural form of the surname Lawrence, and may refer to multiple people who bear the name or to a family line identified by that surname.

Origin and meaning: The surname Lawrence derives from the given name Lawrence, which in turn comes from the Latin Laurentius, meaning "laurelled" or "from Laurentum." The spelling Lawrences reflects English patronymic formation, with the -es suffix serving to indicate a plural or family designation.

Geographic distribution and usage: Lawrences is found in English-speaking countries, particularly the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and the United States. It commonly coexists with related spellings such as Lawrence and Laurence and with historical variants like Laurentius.

In contemporary contexts, Lawrences is used to refer collectively to people bearing the surname or to identify a family lineage; there is no single entity or organization that bears the name Lawrences.

See also: Lawrence, Laurence (surname), Lawrence (disambiguation), Laurentius. References: Standard surname etymology sources and census surname databases.