About Mainland
The surname Mainland is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "meginland," meaning "mainland" or "main country." It is believed to have been used to distinguish individuals who hailed from the mainland of Scotland, as opposed to the surrounding islands. Over time, the surname Mainland has become associated with families who have ancestral ties to the Scottish mainland.
The surname Mainland is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mainland 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 Mainland is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mainland in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mainland using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.