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 139
Coal Miner 22
Cotton Weaver 18
Dress Maker 15
Labourer 9
Clerk 8
Living On Her Own Means 6
General Labourer 6
Living On Own Means 5
Waterman Barge 5
Grocer 5
Cotton Spinner 5
Groom 5
Machinist 4
Cotton Operative 4
Cotton Winder 4
Maker 4
Painter 4
General Servant 3
Carter 3
Domestic Servant 3
Engine Fitter 3
Hair Dresser 3
Grocer's Assistant 3
Brick Layer 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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