Nowland
Nowland Meaning & Origin
About Nowland
The surname Nowland is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "nūwland," meaning "new land." It is a locational surname typically given to someone who lived in a newly cultivated or reclaimed area of land. The name may also have been used to describe someone who owned or worked on land that was recently acquired or settled. Overall, the surname Nowland signifies a connection to a place that was considered new or recently developed.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Nowland is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Nowland: 1,133
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 22646
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.38
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nowland 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Nowland in Braille
Here's how to represent Nowland in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Nowland using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Nowland using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
