Galland

Origin: French

Meaning: Derived from the Old French personal name 'Galan' which means 'knight' or 'warrior'.

Introduction: Galland is a surname of French origin that has been established in Britain through migration and cultural exchange over the centuries. The name is thought to have been derived from the Old French personal name 'Galan', meaning 'knight' or 'warrior'. The surname Galland has been recorded in various spellings including Golland, Gollan, and Galand among others.

Distribution: The surname Galland is relatively uncommon in Britain, with the highest concentrations found in regions with historically strong ties to France, such as London, the South East, and areas with a significant Huguenot population.

Notable People:

  • Antoine Galland (1646–1715) – French orientalist and archaeologist known for his translation of "One Thousand and One Nights".
  • Michelle Galland – fictional character in the novel "The Wedding Planners" by Jane Costello.

Variants:

  • Golland
  • Gollan
  • Galand
  • Gallant

There are approximately 159 people named Galland in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Galland.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Barry
  • Clarence
  • David
  • Ian
  • James
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Steven
  • Sylvain

Female

  • Amy
  • Andrea
  • Christine
  • Danielle
  • Denise
  • Emma
  • Jean
  • Joanne
  • Kayleigh
  • Kim
  • Margaret
  • Michelle
  • Natalie
  • Samantha
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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