Layman Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Layman Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Layman family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 20
Agricultural Labourer 5
Domestic Servant 4
Mason 4
Labourer 4
Fisherman 3
Blacksmith 2
General Servant 2
Dress Maker 2
Farm Labourer 2
Laundress 2
Servant 2
Pawn Broker 2
Worsted Spinner 2
Mine Agent 1
Boot Maker 1
Corn Broker 1
Formerly Silk Weaver 1
Painter 1
Pupil Teacher 1
Watch Maker 1
Watch Maker Wife 1
Glass Rougher 1
Fisher Man 1
Saundress 1

Layman Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Leyman 83% 1,567
2 Lyman 83% 1,319
3 Layman 100% 1,050
4 Lymn 67% 909
5 Laman 83% 215
6 Lymon 67% 137

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The surname Layman is the 3rd most popular variant of Leyman.

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