LAWIE

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Lawie
Pronunciation: /ˈlɔːi/

The surname Lawie is of Scottish origin, derived from the medieval given name Lawrence. The name Lawrence itself is derived from the Roman name Laurentius, which means "man from Laurentum", a city in ancient Italy. The name Lawie is a variant spelling of the surname Law, which is also derived from Lawrence, making it a patronymic surname.

The Lawie surname is most commonly found in Scotland, particularly in the northern regions such as Aberdeenshire and Moray. Over the centuries, bearers of the Lawie surname have spread beyond Scotland to various parts of the United Kingdom and the world.

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The etymology and distribution of the Lawie surname are a subject of interest for genealogists and historians studying Scottish surnames and their origins. With variations in spelling and pronunciation, the surname Lawie continues to be passed down through generations, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames.

There are approximately 152 people named Lawie in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Lawie.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Adam
Alexander
Charles
Douglas
James
Jim
Norman
Ronald
Scott
Stanley
Stephen
Steven
Zachary

Female

Caroline
Elizabeth
Gillian
Jane
Kirsty
Lisa
Marion
Michelle
Rita
Winifred
Yvonne

Similar and related surnames

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