LEYLAND
Leyland
The surname Leyland is of English origin and is locational, deriving from the village of Leyland in Lancashire, England. The village itself is known to have Saxon origins, with the name believed to have derived from the Old English words "lēah", meaning a clear or woodland glade, and "land", denoting an area of land.
The Leyland family name has been primarily associated with the Lancashire region, where individuals bearing this surname have resided for centuries. The name may have been adopted in a patronymic format, with early bearers using it to indicate their association with the village of Leyland.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Leyland have made significant contributions to various fields, ranging from business and politics to the arts and sciences. The surname continues to be found throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, passed down through generations as a marker of familial heritage and pride.
There are approximately 4,257 people named Leyland in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,196th most common surname in Britain. Around 65 in a million people in Britain are named Leyland.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Catherine
- Christine
- Emma
- Helen
- Julie
- Lesley
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
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