Sutherland

Meaning

A person from the southern lands of the Norse earldom of Caithness.

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse 'suðr' (south) and 'land' (land), referring to the southern region of the Norse earldom in northern Scotland. The name became established as a surname among the inhabitants and landowners of this region during the medieval period.

About the Sutherland Surname

Sutherland is a Scottish surname derived from the county of the same name in the Scottish Highlands, historically part of the Norse earldom of Caithness. The name reflects the region's Norse heritage and became associated with the prominent Sutherland family who held extensive lands in northern Scotland.

Distribution

Primarily found in northern Scotland, particularly in the Sutherland region, with significant populations in Canada, Australia, and the United States.

People with the Sutherland Surname