Layman

Layman Meaning & Origin

About Layman
The surname Layman is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "layman," meaning a person who is not a member of the clergy or a professional. It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was not associated with the church or any specialized occupation. Over time, the surname Layman became hereditary and was passed down through generations, often indicating a family's non-religious or non-professional background.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Layman: 10,038
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,556
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.4

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

Ranking information for the surname Layman is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LMN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0505
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈleΙͺmΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Layman in Braille

Here's how to represent Layman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Layman in braille

How to sign the name Layman using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Layman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Layman in sign language

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