There are
839
Nilands in the USA
Niland is the
28437th
most common last name in the USA

Historical 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.'
Migration and ImmigrationDue to factors such as Irish emigration and the Irish diaspora, people with the surname 'Niland' have migrated and settled in various countries, especially those with historical connections to Ireland.