There are
478
Olands in the USA
Oland is the
44872nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Oland

WarnerOland

Warner Oland was a Swedish-American actor, most famous for his role as detective Charlie Chan in the 1930s film series.

DavidOistrakh

David Oistrakh was a renowned Russian violinist and conductor, one of the most celebrated violinists of the 20th century.

AnnaQ.

Anna Q. Nilsson was a Swedish-American silent film actress, known for her roles in films like 'Perils of the Wild' and 'The Garden of Lies'.

SamuelOlsson

Samuel Olsson was a Swedish composer, known for his choral and orchestral works that often drew inspiration from Scandinavian folk music.

FredrikLudvig

Fredrik Ludvig Nordkvist was a Swedish poet and playwright, known for his satirical and comedic works that commented on social issues of his time.

AndersOdel

Anders Odel was a Norwegian painter known for his realistic landscape paintings, often depicting the rugged beauty of the Norwegian countryside.

BettiAlver

Betti Alver was an Estonian poet and translator, considered one of the most important figures in Estonian poetry during the mid-20th century.

Jacques-AntoineArlaud

Jacques-Antoine Arlaud was a Swiss painter of the Rococo period, known for his portraits and historical scenes that reflected the style of the time.

JohanOttosson

Johan Ottosson Wallensteen was a Swedish composer and organist, known for his church music compositions that incorporated traditional hymns with modern harmonies.

IsaakOvchinnikov

Isaak Ovchinnikov was a Russian pianist, known for his interpretations of classical and Romantic repertoire, particularly the works of Beethoven and Rachmaninoff.

Oland Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Oland is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse name Ólafur, meaning 'ancestor's relic'. It was originally a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a person named Ólafur.
Geographic DistributionThe surname Oland is most commonly found in Sweden, Norway, and Estonia, where it originated. It may also be found among Scandinavian diaspora communities in other countries.
VariationsVariations of the surname Oland include Olander, Olafsson, Olander, Ohlsson, Olsson, Olander, Olafsdottir, Olauson, Olausson, and Olaveson.
Migration and ImmigrationDue to the historical migration and colonization of Scandinavians, people with the surname Oland may have immigrated to other countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia.