As described in historical dictionaries

Patronymica Britannica (1860)

HAVILAND. A member of the ancient Norman family of DeHavillandof Guernsey settled in Somersetshire temp. Henry VII., and founded this surname in England. Gent. \Iag., June, 1852. The ftimily originated in the Cotcntin in Normandy, aud settled in Guernsey before 117G. B.L.G. De Havillaud, of Havilland Hall in that island, is still the representative of this ancient race.

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.


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

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