Laurentius Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Ask a genealogist about Laurentius and the first name they will mention is Laurent. Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “From Laurentius, "of Laurentum"”.

• Other spellings include Laurents, Laurentin and Laurens.
• The ending -ius in Laurentius marks an French derivative of the root behind Laurent.
• Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard.

Family crest and blazon

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Laurent surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Laurentius surname pack.