'layout' originates from the English words 'lay' and 'out', where 'lay' meant 'to place' and 'out' meant 'outside'.

'layout' changed from the Old English word 'lecgan' (to lay) and 'ūt' (out) and eventually became the modern English word 'layout'.

Initially, it meant 'to place outside', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'arrangement or plan'.