About Laywell
The surname Laywell is of English origin and is believed to be a locational surname derived from the place name "Leighwell" or "Laywell." The name is composed of the Old English elements "leah," meaning "wood" or "clearing," and "well," referring to a spring or water source. Therefore, the surname Laywell likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a wood or clearing with a spring or well.
The surname Laywell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Laywell 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 Laywell is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Laywell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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