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
Wholesale Druggist 3
Carpenter 3
Housemaid Domestic 3
Scholar 2
Tailor 2
Sugar House Laborer 2
Coal Hewer 2
Wool Winder 2
Cotton Spinner 1
Railway Receiver 1
Butcher 1
Cattle Drover Ms Find Plase Of Abede 1
Dairyman 1
Gorcer's Assistant 1
Grocer 1
Haulier Carter 1
Labourer 1
Labourer General 1
House Maid Domestic 1
Machinist Linen Matter 1
Teacher 1
Assistant Suprent English School 1
Living On Own Means 1
Retired Accountant In The Past 1
School Teacher 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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