There are
1674
Hovlands in the USA
Hovland is the
16975th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Hovland

EricHovland

Eric Hovland is a Norwegian footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Molde FK and the Norway national team.

LarsHovland

Lars Hovland is a retired Norwegian footballer who played as a forward and is best known for his time at Viking FK.

CatherineHovland

Catherine Hovland is an American actress known for her roles in films like 'The Big Sick' and 'Downhill.'

FredrikHovland

Fredrik Hovland is a Norwegian politician and member of the Labour Party who has served as a Member of Parliament.

IngridHovland

Ingrid Hovland is a Norwegian journalist and news presenter who has worked for NRK since 1994.

DagHovland

Dag Hovland is a former Norwegian speed skater who won multiple medals at the Winter Olympics and World Championships.

SiljeHovland

Silje Hovland is a Norwegian figure skater who represented Norway at international competitions.

OleHovland

Ole Hovland is a Norwegian artist known for his paintings and sculptures, often inspired by nature and Norwegian folklore.

HansHovland

Hans Hovland is a Norwegian engineer and entrepreneur who founded Hovland Company, a leading provider of industrial solutions.

KarenHovland

Karen Hovland is a Norwegian singer-songwriter and musician known for her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics.

Hovland Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Hovland is of Norwegian origin. It is derived from the Old Norse words 'hof' meaning 'temple' and 'land' meaning 'land.' It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived near a temple or sacred place.
Geographic DistributionThe name Hovland is primarily found in Norway, especially in the regions of Rogaland, Hordaland, and Vestfold. There may also be smaller populations of people with the surname Hovland in other Scandinavian countries and areas with Norwegian migration.
VariationsVariations of the surname Hovland include 'Hovlan,' 'Hovaland,' and 'Hovlannd.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname Hovland is primarily associated with the movement of Norwegians to other countries, particularly during periods of economic and political changes in Norway. Many Norwegians emigrated to the United States in the 19th and early 20th centuries, which may have resulted in the presence of the surname Hovland in the United States.