Garland

Garland Meaning & Origin

About Garland
The surname Garland is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "garland," which referred to a wreath or crown made of flowers or leaves. As a surname, Garland could have been a nickname for someone who made or wore garlands, or it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a place associated with garlands, such as a meadow or a field where flowers were grown. Additionally, Garland could have been an occupational name for someone involved in the making or selling of garlands.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Garland is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Garland: 26,779
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1309
  • Frequency per 100k people: 9.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Garland based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRLNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G064053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 R L AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/ˈgΙ‘rlΙ™nd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRLNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G645

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Garland in Braille

Here's how to represent Garland in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Garland in braille

How to sign the name Garland using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Garland using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Garland in sign language

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