Find out how popular the first name Lawrencia has been for the last 19 years (from 1989 to 2007) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Lawrencia by gender

Based on the last 19 years of data, Lawrencia is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2007, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Lawrencia.

The history of the first name Lawrencia

The name Lawrencia is derived from the Latin name Laurentius, which means "belonging to Laurentum," an ancient city in Italy. The name is thought to have originated in the 3rd century AD.

Laurentius was a common name among early Christians, and it is believed that one of the earliest recorded instances of the name was St. Laurentius, a deacon of the Roman Catholic Church who was martyred in 258 AD during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Valerian.

In the Middle Ages, the name Laurentius was widespread across Europe, particularly in Italy, France, and Spain. It was often spelled as Lorenzo or Laurent in different regions. The feminine form, Laurentia or Laurencia, also became popular during this time.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Lawrencia was Lawrencia Romana, an Italian noblewoman who lived in the 12th century. She was known for her philanthropic work and was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church.

Another notable historical figure with the name Lawrencia was Lawrencia de' Medici (1515-1592), a member of the powerful Medici family in Florence, Italy. She was a patron of the arts and supported many Renaissance artists and writers.

In England, Lawrencia Saunders (1538-1573) was an English Protestant martyr who was burned at the stake for her religious beliefs during the reign of Queen Mary I.

Lawrencia Valla (1407-1457) was an Italian Renaissance humanist and philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of Latin and classical literature.

Lawrencia Beria (1899-1953) was a Soviet politician and secret police chief who played a prominent role in the Great Purge under Joseph Stalin's regime.

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