Explore the Family Name Layson
The meaning of Layson
English (Kent): possibly a variant of Leeson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Layson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Layson has seen minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Layson ranked 29,181 in terms of popularity and in 2010, it moved slightly higher to rank 28,909. There was a 0.93% change in ranking over this decade. The total count of people with this surname also increased from 765 in 2000 to 822 in 2010, representing a 7.45% increase. However, the proportion of people in the US with this surname per 100k population remained unchanged at 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,181 | #28,909 | 0.93% |
| Count | 765 | 822 | 7.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Layson
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Layson showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname rose from 16.34% to 20.44%, an increase of 25.09%. Individuals identifying as two or more races also saw an increase from 2.75% to 4.26%, a substantial rise of 54.91%. On the other hand, the proportion of white individuals with this surname decreased by 6.41%, from 69.41% in 2000 to 64.96% in 2010. There was also a decrease in the percentage of Black individuals with this surname, which fell by 20.96% from 9.54% to 7.54%. The percentages for Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native stayed constant at 0% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.41% | 64.96% | -6.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 16.34% | 20.44% | 25.09% |
| Black | 9.54% | 7.54% | -20.96% |
| Two or More Races | 2.75% | 4.26% | 54.91% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |