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Nilands in the USA28437th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Niland
JohnNiland
John Niland was an Irish lawyer, judge, and academic who served as a Justice of the High Court of Ireland and the Supreme Court of Ireland.AnnNiland
Ann Niland is an Australian actress known for her roles in TV shows such as 'The Sullivans' and 'Janus.'ChrisNilan
Chris Nilan is a former professional ice hockey player who played for the Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, and New York Rangers in the NHL.PeterNiland
Peter Niland is an Australian actor and filmmaker known for his work in movies such as 'Walkabout' and 'The Cars That Ate Paris.'MichaelNiland
Michael Niland is an Australian actor and writer known for his roles in movies like 'The Dish' and 'The Castle.'LouiseNiland
Louise Niland is an Irish film producer and director known for her work on movies such as 'The Lobster' and 'A Date for Mad Mary.'PatrickNiland
Patrick Niland was an Irish politician and member of the Irish Senate who served as the Mayor of Galway in 1984.BrianNiland
Brian Niland is a former professional basketball player who played for teams in Ireland and the United States.MaryNiland
Mary Niland is an Australian writer and artist known for her poetry and paintings inspired by nature and the Australian landscape.AlanNiland
Alan Niland is an Irish rugby player who represented Connacht in the Guinness Pro14 and the European Rugby Challenge Cup.Niland Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Niland' is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name 'Nialláin,' which means 'descendant of Niall.' Niall is an old Irish personal name derived from 'Niall of the Nine Hostages,' a legendary king of Tara in Irish mythology.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Niland' is most commonly found in Ireland, particularly in the western counties such as Galway and Mayo. It is also found in smaller numbers in countries with Irish diaspora, such as the United States, Australia, and Canada.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Niland' include 'Noland,' 'Nowland,' 'Nieland,' 'Nielland,' 'Nealand,' 'Neilland,' 'Nilan,' 'Neyland,' 'Neeland,' and 'Nielandt.'