About Gland
The surname Gland is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "gland," meaning a gland or a swollen lump. It is likely that the surname was originally a nickname given to someone who had a noticeable gland or swelling on their body. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a gland or a place with a similar name.
The surname Gland is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gland 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 Gland is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gland in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gland using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.