About Erland
The surname Erland is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Erlendr," which means "foreigner" or "stranger." It was a common given name in medieval Scandinavia and later became a hereditary surname. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was perceived as an outsider or a newcomer to a particular community. Over time, the surname Erland has spread to various parts of the world through migration and is now found in different cultures.
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The surname Erland is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Erland based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Erland is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Erland in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Erland using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.