WADLAND
Wadland
Origin and Meaning:
Wadland is an English surname of toponymic origin, derived from the Old English words "wæd" meaning "ford" or "shallow place in a river" and "land" indicating "land." The name likely originally referred to someone who lived near or by a ford in a river.
Distribution:
The surname Wadland is relatively rare and is mostly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions with historical connections to waterways and fords.
Notable Individuals:
1. John Wadland:
Not much is known about John Wadland, but he is recorded as one of the early bearers of the surname in historical documents.
2. Sarah Wadland:
Sarah Wadland is a contemporary artist known for her distinctive landscape paintings capturing the essence of rural British life.
Legacy:
While the surname Wadland may not be as common as some other British surnames, its roots in England’s landscape and water features make it an intriguing part of the country’s genealogical tapestry.
There are approximately 142 people named Wadland in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Wadland.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Ashley
- Colin
- David
- Derek
- Ian
- Marcus
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Philip
- Richard
- Timothy
Female
- Caroline
- Christine
- Doreen
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Jean
- Lynn
- Mary
- Rosemary
- Wendy