Leyshon
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Leyshon (also: Layson, Laysham, Leyson) is an Anglicized form of the Welsh language surname Lleision.
[edit] Origin
The name originates from Glamorganshire, Wales and dates from the 6th Century Welsh/Brythonic language.
The meaning is unclear. It could mean "Little John," "llai" being the Welsh word for little, "sion" for John[citation needed], or voice/holy or angelic voice.[citation needed]
[edit] Notable people named Leyshon
- David Griffith Leyson - High Sheriff of Carmarthenshire 1555[citation needed]
- Leyson Price - Briton Ferry (Llansawel) M.P. for Cardiff 1557[citation needed] descended from Eun ap Leyshon
- David Leyshon - Canadian Actor
- Nell Leyshon, British dramatist
- Paul Leyshon, UK actor playing Ollie Benson in Hollyoaks TV series
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