Lyan Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Lyan Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Lyan family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 3
French Polisher 2
Pipe Maker Journeyman 1
Band Maker 1
Boiler Maker 1
None 1
Powerloom Weaver 1
Servant 1
Carter 1
Dairy Maid 1
Bricklayers Labourer 1
Cooper 1
Ladies Companion 1
Stone Cutter 1
Type Founder 1
Laundress 1
Lace Maker 1
Funded Proprietor 1
House Servant 1
Fund Holder 1

Lyan Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Lyon 75% 31,931
2 Lyne 50% 10,366
3 Lion 50% 1,602
4 Layne 40% 1,210
5 Lyan 100% 467
6 Loyn 50% 218
7 Lyone 60% 200
8 Loyne 40% 187
9 Loyan 80% 158
10 Layn 50% 146
11 Lyn 75% 109
12 Layen 60% 102

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The surname Lyan is the 5th most popular variant of Lyon.

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