Layng

Layng Meaning & Origin

About Layng
The surname Layng is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Lagni," meaning "law-abiding" or "lawful." It is believed to have been introduced to Scotland by Viking settlers during the medieval period. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Layng, Lang, and Laing. The surname Layng typically denotes someone who was known for their adherence to the law or someone who was associated with legal matters.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Layng: 255
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 75,564
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Layng 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 Layng is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AO1 NG
🌐 IPA
/layng*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Layng in Braille

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

The name Layng in braille

How to sign the name Layng using Sign Language

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

The name Layng in sign language

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