Selland

Selland Meaning & Origin

About Selland
The surname Selland is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Seljundr, which means "seal warrior." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Seljundr. Over time, the name evolved into Selland and became a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Selland can be found primarily in Norway and among Norwegian diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Selland is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Selland: 323
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62,045
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Selland 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SLNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S04053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 L AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/ˈsΙ›lΙ™nd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SLNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S453

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Selland in Braille

Here's how to represent Selland in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Selland in braille

How to sign the name Selland using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Selland using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Selland in sign language

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