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 5
General Labourer 2
Bit Maker 2
Boot Closer 1
Cordwainer 1
Seamstress 1
Shoe Maker 1
Sifter 1
Teacher 1
Brass Moulder 1
Annuitant 1
Assistant On Farmer 1
Cook Domestic 1
Farmer 80 Acres 1 Man1 Boy Builder 1
Home Duties Servant 1
Dress Maker 1
Pupil 1
Shoe Maker Master 1
Shoe Makers Wife 1
Stable Lad 1
Labourer General 1
Vile Maker 1
Brown Saddler 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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