About Layes
The surname Layes is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Lawrence," which itself comes from the Latin name "Laurentius," meaning "from Laurentum." Laurentum was an ancient city in Italy, and the name Lawrence was popularized by early Christian saints. Over time, the surname Layes evolved as a patronymic form of Lawrence, indicating "son of Lawrence." It is a relatively uncommon surname, and individuals with the surname Layes can trace their ancestry back to someone in their family history who was named Lawrence.
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