Layton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Layton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Layton family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 68
Independent 51
Female Servant 48
Labourer 27
Male Servant 22
Farmer 18
Carpenter 11
Collier 9
Pupil 8
Clerk 8
Ag Labourer 8
Butcher 7
Weaver 7
Shoe Maker 6
Apprentice 6
Cabinet Maker 6
Nailor 6
Cooper 5
Tailor 5
Gardener 5
Silk Factory 5
Governess 4
Pauper 4
Laundress 4
Hair Dresser 4

Layton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Leighton 50% 19,041
2 Layton 100% 18,991
3 Leyton 83% 942
4 Loyton 83% 349
5 Latten 67% 247
6 Lyton 83% 171

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The surname Layton is the 2nd most popular variant of Leighton.

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