NILAND
Niland
Niland is a surname of Irish origin, primarily found in the West of Ireland. The name is believed to be derived from the Irish Gaelic surname "Ó Nialláin", which translates to "descendant of Niallán". The name Niallán itself is a diminutive of the name Niall, a prominent Gaelic personal name.
The Niland surname is predominantly associated with County Mayo and County Sligo in Ireland. Throughout history, individuals with the surname Niland have been recorded as landowners, farmers, and tradespeople in these regions.
One notable individual with the surname Niland is Edward "Eddie" Niland, a renowned Irish artist known for his unique depiction of Irish landscapes.
The Niland surname continues to be present in the British Isles and other parts of the world, carried by individuals with Irish heritage or connections to the region.
There are approximately 427 people named Niland in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Niland.
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
- David
- Howard
- James
- John
- Kenith
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Anna
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Christine
- Emma
- Gillian
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Pauline
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
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