Lawrence is an English surname that originated from the given name Laurence, meaning “man from Laurentum” in Latin. It has been borne by several notable individuals, including T.E. Lawrence, the British archaeologist and military officer known as “Lawrence of Arabia.” The name has also been popularized in literature, with characters such as Lawrence Durrell’s protagonist in “The Alexandria Quartet.” Today, the surname Lawrence is fairly common worldwide and has been adapted into other languages such as Spanish and French.
