SHOPLAND
Shopland
Shopland is an English surname of toponymic origin, derived from the Old English words "sceoppa" meaning a small shop or booth, and "land" referring to land or territory. The surname Shopland is thought to have originated from a place name signifying a place where small shops or stalls were located.
The Shopland surname is mainly found in the south-west of England, with notable concentrations in the counties of Somerset and Dorset. The earliest instances of the surname date back to the medieval period, suggesting that it has been in existence for many centuries.
Individuals bearing the surname Shopland have historically been associated with various occupations, particularly those related to trade or commerce. The name reflects a connection to small shops or markets, indicating a family's involvement in retail or merchant activities.
Today, the surname Shopland is relatively uncommon, but individuals with this surname can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where British emigrants have settled. The name continues to carry the legacy of its toponymic roots, evoking images of small shops and bustling marketplaces in British history.
There are approximately 697 people named Shopland in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,726th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Shopland.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- Donald
- Gavin
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Peter
- Robert
- Roy
Female
- Ann
- Denise
- Elizabeth
- Janet
- Karen
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Victoria