Leverence Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

The name Leverence is closely linked to Leverenz. Read literally, Leverence points to “Descendant of Leverenz, a variant of Laurentius (laurel, symbol of victory)”.

Family crest and blazon

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Leverenz surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

How the spelling arose

Before spelling was fixed, Leverenz was also written Leverence. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. Other spellings include Leverentz.

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