Layden

Layden Meaning & Origin

About Layden
The surname Layden is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Léidín, meaning "descendant of Léidín." The name Léidín itself is believed to be a personal name derived from the word "léid," which means "a halfpenny." The surname Layden is primarily found in the Connacht region of Ireland and is associated with County Galway.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Layden is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Layden: 1,772
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16273
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.6

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Layden based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LTN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈleɪdən/
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('LTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L350

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