TheNameDBCarland
TopographicMeaning
A person from a place called Carland, or a dweller in a marshy or low-lying land.
Etymology
From Old English or Scottish 'car' (marsh or fen) combined with 'land'. The surname may derive from a specific place or describe someone living in wetland areas.
About the Carland Surname
A Scottish or Northern English topographic surname referring to marshy or low-lying land. The name reflects the geography of the regions where it originated.
Distribution
Found in Scotland and Northern England, particularly in border regions.
Notable Bearers
Unknown