Layton

Layton Meaning & Origin

About Layton
The surname Layton is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Lefwine," meaning "dear friend" or "beloved one." Alternatively, it could be derived from the Old English word "leac-tun," meaning "leek farm," indicating a person who lived or worked on a farm where leeks were grown. The surname Layton is therefore associated with friendship, endearment, or agricultural occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Layton: 19,504
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,836
  • Frequency per 100k people: 6.61

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈleΙͺtΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Layton in Braille

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

The name Layton in braille

How to sign the name Layton using Sign Language

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

The name Layton in sign language

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