Explore the Family Name Layden
The meaning of Layden
Irish: variant of Leyden (see Lydon). Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Brigid, Kieran.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Layden in the United States?
The surname Layden has seen a slight decrease in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, dropping by 6.03% in rank from 15348 in 2000 to 16273 in 2010. Despite this, the total count of individuals with the surname Layden increased slightly from 1758 in 2000 to 1772 in 2010, thus reflecting a growth rate of 0.8%. However, the proportion of people per 100k with the Layden surname decreased by 7.69% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,348 | #16,273 | -6.03% |
| Count | 1,758 | 1,772 | 0.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.6 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Layden
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some changes within the Layden group between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Laydens identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase of 47.83%, while the Hispanic population also grew considerably by 80.63%. However, those indicating two or more races decreased by 41.82%. The majority of Laydens identify as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 92.09% in 2000 to 90.80% in 2010. Smaller portions of the Layden population identify as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with slight changes in both categories during the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.09% | 90.8% | -1.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 4.01% | 80.63% |
| Black | 3.19% | 3.1% | -2.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 0.96% | -41.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.68% | 47.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0.45% | 12.5% |