LAWREY

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Lawrey

Origin and Meaning

Lawrey is a British surname of Cornish origin. It is derived from the Cornish personal name "Lowry", itself a variant of the ancient name "Laurencius". The name is believed to have been introduced to England during the Norman Conquest of 1066.

Distribution

The surname Lawrey is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, with most individuals bearing this name residing in the historical county of Cornwall. However, some families with the Lawrey surname can be found scattered across other parts of England.

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Variants

Variants of the Lawrey surname include Lowry, Lowrie, Laurie, and Lawrie.

There are approximately 171 people named Lawrey in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Lawrey.

Origin: Anglo-Saxon

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Bernard
Christopher
David
Geoffrey
John
Michael
Nigel
Peter
Richard
Stephen
Tim
William

Female

Antonia
Helen
Katherine
Kim
Margaret
Marjorie
Mary
Me
Michelle
Rebecca
Sarah
Susan
Tanya
Wendy

Similar and related surnames

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