BOLAND
Boland
Boland is a surname of Irish origin, commonly found in England, particularly in regions with historical ties to Ireland. The name is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó́ Beólláin," meaning "descendant of Beollan," with "Beollan" being a personal name of uncertain origin.
The Boland family name has a rich history dating back centuries, with records indicating that it first originated in the province of Leinster, Ireland. Over time, individuals bearing the surname Boland migrated to various parts of the United Kingdom, establishing themselves in communities throughout England.
Famous individuals with the surname Boland include the renowned Irish poet and translator Eavan Boland (1944-2020), known for her distinctive voice in contemporary poetry and her exploration of issues related to feminism, history, and identity. The Boland family has made significant contributions to literature, academia, and various other fields, leaving a lasting impact on British and Irish society.
Today, the Boland surname continues to be proudly carried by families across the United Kingdom, symbolising a shared heritage and connection to Irish ancestry. The name serves as a reminder of the enduring influence of Irish culture and history on British society.
There are approximately 3,707 people named Boland in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,501st most common surname in Britain. Around 57 in a million people in Britain are named Boland.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
Female
- Ann
- Catherine
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Bolland
- Bollen
- Bulland
- Belland
- Beland
- Bland
- Biland
- Baland
- Blando
- Blanda
- Blend
- Beeland
- Pollen
- Poland
- Pollan
- Boaland
- Baoland
- Blande
- Blaind
- Blands
- Bolan
- Bolana
- Bailend
- Balanda
- Balande
- Balandi
- Balant
- Balanta
- Balent
- Balinda
- Balint
- Balland
- Ballant
- Ballante
- Bayland
- Beauland
- Belinda
- Bellandi
- Bellando
- Bellante
- Bellanti
- Bellenot
- Bellinato
- Bielenda
- Bilinda
- Billand
- Blant
- Blaund
- Blaunt
- Blendea
- Blent
- Blignaut
- Blind
- Blinda
- Blindt
- Blint
- Blond
- Blonde
- Blondeau
- Blondi
- Blondiau
- Blonet
- Blont
- Blount
- Blund
- Blunett
- Blunt
- Blynt
- Bohland
- Bohlander
- Boiland
- Bola
- Bolance
- Bolander
- Bolano
- Bolans
- Boleland
- Bolen
- Bollan
- Bollands
- Bollans
- Bollends
- Bouland
- Boulenod
- Boulind
- Boulland
- Bowlan
- Bowlance
- Bowland
- Bowlands
- Boyland
- Buland
- Bulanda
- Bulent
- Bullent
- Byland
- Bylund
- Bolanos
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.