Find out how popular the last name Laycock is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Laycock.

Laycock, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Laycock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laycock in America

Laycock is the 17283rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laycock surname appeared 1,638 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Laycock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laycock to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Laycock

The surname Laycock originated in England during the medieval era. It is derived from the Old English words "leah," meaning a meadow or clearing, and "cock," referring to a small hill or mound. Thus, the name likely referred to someone who lived near a meadow or clearing on a small hill.

The earliest recorded instance of the name can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appeared as "Leahcoc." This suggests that the name was already in use among English families before the Norman Conquest.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the surname was found in various regions of England, particularly in Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Cheshire. It was sometimes spelled as "Laycok," "Laycock," or "Laycoke," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

One notable historical figure bearing the name was Sir John Laycock (c. 1490-1557), a prominent English merchant and Member of Parliament during the reign of Henry VIII. He played a significant role in the wool trade and served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1544.

Another individual of note was Thomas Laycock (1786-1861), an English physician and writer who made important contributions to the study of neurology and psychiatry. He was a pioneer in the field of psychosomatic medicine and published several influential works on the subject.

In the 19th century, John Laycock (1809-1889) was a renowned English architect who designed many notable buildings in London, including the Royal Albert Hall and several churches in the Gothic Revival style.

William Laycock (1831-1916) was a British artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits. He was a member of the Royal Academy and exhibited his works at various prestigious venues throughout his career.

George Laycock (1856-1925) was a British engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of the internal combustion engine. He held several patents related to engine design and worked closely with automotive pioneers of his time.

While these are just a few examples, the surname Laycock has a long and rich history, tracing its roots back to the English countryside and meadows of medieval times.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laycock

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Laycock.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Laycock was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Laycock has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Laycock was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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