About Hovland
The surname Hovland is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse words "hof" meaning "temple" and "land" meaning "land." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name hailed from a place named Hovland or lived near a temple or sacred site. The name Hovland is relatively common in Norway and is often associated with individuals who have a connection to the country's rich cultural and historical heritage.
The surname Hovland is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hovland 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 Hovland is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hovland in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hovland using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.