KIRKLAND
Kirkland
Kirkland is a surname of English origin, thought to have originated from the Old Norse word "kirkja", meaning church, and the Old English word "land", meaning land or territory. This suggests that individuals with the surname Kirkland were possibly connected to a church or lived in an area close to a church.
The Kirkland surname can be traced back to medieval times in England, particularly in the North West regions. It is considered to be of locational origin, derived from any of the various places named Kirkland or Kirklington in the United Kingdom.
The surname Kirkland has been historically associated with families from Cumberland, Westmorland, Yorkshire, and Lancashire. Notable individuals bearing the Kirkland name have made significant contributions to various fields, including academics, literature, sports, and politics.
As a British surname with roots in the English landscape, Kirkland remains a prominent and recognisable name in the genealogical history of the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 4,077 people named Kirkland in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,289th most common surname in Britain. Around 63 in a million people in Britain are named Kirkland.
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
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- William
Female
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Janet
- Jean
- Joanne
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan