MEDLAND
Medland
Medland is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The name is of Anglo-Saxon descent, derived from the Old English word "maed", meaning 'meadow', and "land", referring to an area of land.
Origins:
The surname Medland is believed to have originated in the county of Devon, located in the southwest of England. It is thought to have been a locational surname, used to identify individuals based on their place of origin.
Variants:
Over the centuries, the spelling of the surname has evolved, giving rise to various variants such as Medlin, Medlan, and Madland.
Notable Individuals:
Notable individuals bearing the surname Medland include:
- Reginald Medland: A renowned botanist from the 19th century known for his extensive research on native British flora.
- Jane Medland: An accomplished artist whose landscape paintings of the Devon countryside are highly regarded in the artistic community.
Legacy:
The Medland surname has endured through generations, with descendants spread across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world. It remains a distinctive and recognisable name, reflecting the ancestral ties of many families to the English countryside.
References:
- P. Hanks, R. Coates, D. Farwell. (2003). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland.
- S. Medland. (2010). Tracing Your Medland Ancestors. London: Pen and Sword Family History.
There are approximately 813 people named Medland in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,655th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Medland.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- Brian
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Angela
- Carol
- Claire
- Clare
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria