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 133
Cotton Weaver 18
Coal Miner 17
Laundress 11
Dress Maker 9
House Keeper 8
Annuitant 6
Boiler Maker 5
Labourer 5
Dressmaker 4
General Servant 4
School 4
Waterman 4
Clerk 3
Shoe Maker 3
Black Smith 3
Cotton Factory Operative 3
Domestic Servant 3
No Occupation 3
School Master 3
General Labourer 3
Silk Winder 3
Potter 3
School Mistress 3
Engine Fitter 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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