Laurent Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Laurent surname: its meaning, its roots in France, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Laurent name
Laurent comes from the Latin Laurentius, "man from Laurentum", a town near Rome, a name later linked with the laurel. Its popularity came from Saint Lawrence, the deacon martyred in Rome in 258, who was widely venerated in medieval France. As a baptismal name passed from father to son, Laurent became one of the most common French surnames.
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This overview covers the Laurent name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Belgium, Switzerland and Canada; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Laurent name FAQ
What does the Laurent name mean?
From Laurentius, "of Laurentum". Common variants include Laurens, Lorent, Laurentin, Lorenz.
Where does the Laurent surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Belgium, Switzerland and Canada.
Is there a Laurent coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Laurent crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Laurent coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Albert Dauzat, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France (Larousse); Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille (Perrin, 1991).