Last Name Meaning & Related Resources for the Surname LAW

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Definition: 1) A diminutive of the given name Laurence, from the Roman cognomen Laurentius, meaning "of Laurentum" - a city in ancient Italy. 2) Possibly derived from the Old English 'hlaw' or 'hyll,' meaning small hill or burial mound; which became "low" in the south, but "law" in the north.

Surname Origin: English

Alternate Surname Spellings: LAWE, LAWS, LAWES

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English Genealogy
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LAW Family Genealogy Forum
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FamilySearch - LAW Genealogy
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LAW Surname Mailing List
Free mailing list for researchers of the Law surname and its variations includes subscription details and a searchable archives of past messages.

Surname Finder - LAW Genealogy & Family Resources
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Cousin Connect - LAW Genealogy Queries
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DistantCousin.com - LAW Genealogy & Family History
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