Lawson
/ˈlɔː.sən/noun
A surname meaning “son of Law,” with Law serving as a medieval shortened form of Lawrence.
Did you know?Lawson ultimately connects to Lawrence, a name associated in medieval Europe with the laurel crown, an ancient symbol of victory and sacred honor.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Rome
Latin
Laurentius
“A person from Laurentum, an ancient city in Latium; later used as the personal name Laurence or Lawrence.”
Late Antiquity
Latin
Laurentius
“The name of Saint Lawrence, whose widespread veneration helped carry the name throughout Christian Europe.”
Middle English
English
Lawrence
“The established English form of the Latin personal name Laurentius.”
Middle English
English
Law
“A shortened or familiar form of Lawrence used as a personal name.”
Medieval English
English
Lawson
“A patronymic surname meaning “Law’s son” or “son of Law.””
Modern English
English
Lawson
“A family surname, also used in place names, institutions, and personal names.”