Sunderland

Meaning

A place name referring to a city in northeast England, literally 'land separated or sundered'.

Etymology

Sunderland derives from Old English sundor (separate, asunder) and land (land). The place name dates back to Anglo-Saxon times and has been used as a surname and occasionally as a given name.

About the Name Sunderland

Sunderland is primarily a geographical place name and surname, rarely used as a given name. Its use as a first name is extremely uncommon in modern times.

Historical People Named Sunderland