About Kirkland
The surname Kirkland is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "kirkja" meaning "church" and the Old English word "land" meaning "land." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Kirkland is "church land" or "land belonging to the church." It likely originated as a locational surname for someone who lived near or owned land associated with a church.
The surname Kirkland is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kirkland 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 Kirkland is not currently available.
Here's how to represent the name "Kirkland" using braille for the visually impaired.
Using the sign language hand symbols below, you can sign the name "Kirkland."