STRAND

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Strand

Origin and Meaning
Strand is a surname of English and Swedish origins. In England, it is derived from the Old English word "strand," meaning a shore or river bank. In Sweden, it is believed to be derived from the Swedish word "strand," also meaning shore. The surname may have been applied to someone who lived by the coast or alongside a river.

Distribution
The surname Strand is more commonly found in Sweden than in England. In England, it is not as frequent as some other surnames, but it can be found scattered throughout the country.

Notable Individuals

Kurt Strand: Swedish artist known for his abstract paintings.
Sara Strand: British author of historical fiction novels.
Emilia Stand: Swedish singer-songwriter who achieved international success.

Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for the surname Strand does not have a single recognised design, as coats of arms vary among families and individuals. However, common themes in heraldry, such as waves or water motifs, may be present in designs associated with the surname Strand.

There are approximately 725 people named Strand in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,446th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Strand.

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

Arne
Christopher
David
Jack
John
Michael
Peter
Philip
Robert
Thomas
William

Female

Amy
Carolyn
Denise
Freda
Jacqueline
Lillian
Linda
Lisa
Margaret
Michelle
Nicola
Rachel
Sarah
Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.