Layley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Layley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Layley family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 6
Cotton & Worsted Weaver 3
Cordwainer 2
Agricultural Labourer 1
Boot Maker Apprentice 1
Retired Farmers Widow 1
Labourer 1
Fustain Cutter 1
Frame Holder 20 Man 5 Boys 1
Frame Work Knitter 1
Seamstress 1
Grocer Assistant 1
Associate On Farm 1
Farmer 280 Acres 4 Men 5 Boys 1
House Servant 1
Bricklayer Labourer 1

Layley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Lalley 83% 1,483
2 Lailey 83% 1,475
3 Layley 100% 288
4 Laley 83% 279
5 Loyley 83% 179
6 Laily 67% 118

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The surname Layley is the 3rd most popular variant of Lalley.

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