Explore the Family Name Layfield
The meaning of Layfield
English: habitational name from Leighfield in Rutland, which is recorded as Leghe in 1266 and Leyefeld’ in 1369, or one of the many minor places with similar names, such as Leyfield and Leyfield Farm, both in Yorkshire, and Leyfield in Nottinghamshire. The Rutland placename derives from Old English lēah ‘woodland clearing’ with later addition of Middle English feld ‘open country, land for pasture or cultivation’. The other placenames may derive from Old English lǣge ‘fallow’ + feld ‘open country’.
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How common is the last name Layfield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Layfield saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 11,795th most popular surname but fell to the 11,946th spot in 2010, marking a decline of 1.28%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 7.61% during the same time frame, moving from 2,432 in 2000 to 2,617 in 2010. The proportion of people with the Layfield surname per 100,000 also experienced a slight decline of 1.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,795 | #11,946 | -1.28% |
| Count | 2,432 | 2,617 | 7.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.9 | 0.89 | -1.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Layfield
In terms of ethnic identity, the Layfield surname showed some significant shifts according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native was recorded for the first time in 2010. White individuals bearing the surname decreased slightly from 91.74% in 2000 to 89.91% in 2010. The proportions of individuals identifying as Hispanic and Black both saw increases, with the Hispanic population growing by 37.16% and the Black population increasing by 13.16%. Additionally, there was a substantial increase of 59.46% in those identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.74% | 89.91% | -1.99% |
| Black | 5.47% | 6.19% | 13.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 2.03% | 37.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 1.18% | 59.46% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.31% | 0% |