LAY

Meaning

A surname possibly derived from an occupational term for a layperson or from a topographic feature.

Etymology

Lay may derive from the English word 'lay' referring to a layperson (non-clergy), or it may be a shortened form of a longer surname. It could also relate to topographic features such as a clearing or meadow.

About the LAY Surname

Lay is a short English surname with multiple possible origins, including occupational and topographic sources. Its brevity and multiple possible etymologies make definitive classification difficult.

Distribution

Found primarily in English-speaking regions, particularly England.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the LAY Surname