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Richard Lawrenson

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Personal Details

Given Name
Richard
Surname
Lawrenson

The Name Richard

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Brave ruler or one with powerful courage.
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The Lawrenson Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Son of Lawren, a variant of Lawrence, meaning 'descendant of the one crowned with laurel'.
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Library of Congress

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