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

Laynez, 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 Laynez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laynez in America

Laynez is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laynez surname appeared 119 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Laynez.

The history of the last name Laynez

The surname LAYNEZ originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "lana," meaning "wool," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have been involved in the wool trade or textile industry. The earliest known spelling variations include Lainez, Lainez, and Laynez.

LAYNEZ is believed to have originated in the region of Castile, specifically in the province of Burgos. One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval census of landowners and vassals compiled in the 14th century.

In the 16th century, historical records show a Juan Laynez, born in 1492 in the town of Almazán, Soria. He became a prominent Jesuit priest and theologian, known for his involvement in the Council of Trent and his role in the establishment of the Jesuits.

Another notable figure with the surname LAYNEZ was Pedro Laynez, a 16th-century Spanish explorer and conquistador. He participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro and later served as the governor of the city of Cuzco.

During the 17th century, a María Laynez gained recognition as a respected painter in the Spanish Golden Age. Her works, primarily religious in nature, can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain.

In the 19th century, José Laynez, born in 1825 in Seville, made significant contributions to the field of architecture. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in his hometown, including the Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza de Caballería.

The surname LAYNEZ has also been associated with several place names in Spain, such as Layna, a municipality in the province of Soria, and Layos, a town in the province of Toledo. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation variations of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laynez

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

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 Laynez 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.

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 Laynez was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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