Loyd Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Loyd Name Meaning: An adaptation of the Welsh name 'Lloyd',in Welsh meaning 'brown' or grey'.

This welsh surname dates back to around 1300 & could have been used as a nickname for someone with brown or grey hair.

Discover how your Loyd ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Loyd Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Loyd family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 179
Agricultural Labourer 115
Independent 87
Labourer 82
Male Servant 68
Farmer 39
Shoe Maker 25
Collier 24
Carpenter 19
Miner 18
Coal Miner 15
Mason 13
Dress Maker 13
Smith 12
Pupil 12
Tailor 11
Blacksmith 10
Butcher 10
Servant 10
Pauper 9
Engineer 9
Laundress 9
Painter 8
Independant 8
Ag Labourer 7

Loyd Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Lloyd 80% 252,450
2 Loyd 100% 13,260
3 Lloyde 67% 1,520
4 Loyde 80% 864
5 Lyde 50% 643
6 Lloydd 67% 478
7 Lloyed 67% 457
8 Leoyd 80% 428
9 Loydd 80% 293
10 Lioyd 80% 238
11 Lyod 50% 196
12 Lydia 40% 189

Did you know?

The surname Loyd is the 2nd most popular variant of Lloyd.

Search for the Loyd family