NYLAND
Nyland
Nyland is a British surname with Scandinavian origins, likely to have been introduced during the Viking invasions of England in the 9th century. The name derives from the Old Norse words "ny" meaning "new" and "land" meaning "land," indicating that the bearers of the surname were possibly settlers or had some connection to a newly established piece of land.
The surname Nyland is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, with most instances found in areas with a history of Scandinavian settlement or influence, such as Yorkshire, the East Midlands, and East Anglia. Over time, variations in spelling may have occurred, including Nylund or Nieland.
Individuals with the surname Nyland have made contributions to various fields, including academia, the arts, and business. The name Nyland may also have been anglicised or merged with other surnames over generations, leading to further variation.
Research into the origins and distribution of the Nyland surname within the British Isles continues to shed light on how this name has evolved and the families that have borne it throughout history.
There are approximately 329 people named Nyland in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Nyland.
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
- Anthony
- Brian
- Christopher
- Clifford
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Steven
- Terence
Female
- Amanda
- Andrea
- Anne
- Christel
- Jane
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Lucy
- Maureen
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sally
- Sarah
- Sylvia
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.