About Laydon
The surname Laydon is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Leathlobhair, meaning "descendant of Leathlobhair." Leathlobhair is a personal name composed of the elements "leath," meaning "half," and "lobhar," meaning "leper." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a physical ailment or deformity. Over time, the surname evolved into Laydon and has been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.
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The surname Laydon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Laydon based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Laydon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Laydon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.