TheNameDBNoland
TopographicMeaning
Derived from a place name or a variant of the Irish name Nolan, meaning 'descendant of the noble one.'
Etymology
Noland may derive from Old English place elements or be a variant of the Irish surname Nolan, which comes from the Gaelic 'Ó Nualláin.' The English version likely has topographic origins from a place name.
About the Noland Surname
Noland is a relatively uncommon surname that may represent either an English topographic origin or an Irish patronymic variant. The name has modest representation in North America.
Distribution
Found primarily in the United States, Ireland, and England, with scattered populations in other English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
Chris Noland (American football player)