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