Layland Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Layland Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Layland family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 114
Cotton Weaver 16
Coal Miner 13
Labourer 13
Dress Maker 10
House Keeper 8
Domestic Servant 7
Laundress 7
General Servant 6
Joiner 6
Agricultural Labourer 5
Chain Maker 5
Shoe Maker 5
Engine Fitter 5
Potter 5
Grocer 4
Blacksmith 4
Tailor 4
Fossil Picker 3
Silk Weaver 3
Smith 3
Teacher 3
Mechanic 3
Pupil Teacher 3
Hawker 3

Layland Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Leyland 86% 12,691
2 Layland 100% 5,749
3 Lyland 86% 111

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The surname Layland is the 2nd most popular variant of Leyland.

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