UK surname
A locational surname referring to someone from an area of barren or infertile land.
In the 1881 census there were 41 people recorded with the Barland surname, ranking it #27,870 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1, ranked #39,061, down from #27,870 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St Mary Bishopshill Junior, Stogursey and Edinburgh. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Barland is 170 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 97.6%.
1881 census count
41
Ranked #27,870
Modern count
1
2016, ranked #39,061
Peak year
1861
170 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Barland surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Barland surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 65 | #21,747 |
| 1861 | historical | 170 | #13,763 |
| 1881 | historical | 41 | #27,870 |
| 1891 | historical | 70 | #28,073 |
| 1901 | historical | 39 | #29,799 |
| 1911 | historical | 13 | #32,172 |
| 1997 | modern | 1 | #38,839 |
| 1998 | modern | 2 | #38,550 |
| 1999 | modern | 2 | #38,551 |
| 2000 | modern | 2 | #38,472 |
| 2001 | modern | 2 | #38,335 |
| 2002 | modern | 4 | #37,921 |
| 2003 | modern | 3 | #38,198 |
| 2004 | modern | 2 | #38,464 |
| 2005 | modern | 2 | #38,532 |
| 2006 | modern | 1 | #38,879 |
| 2007 | modern | 2 | #38,617 |
| 2008 | modern | 2 | #38,673 |
| 2009 | modern | 2 | #38,725 |
| 2010 | modern | 2 | #38,775 |
| 2011 | modern | 1 | #39,015 |
| 2012 | modern | 1 | #38,986 |
| 2013 | modern | 1 | #39,008 |
| 2014 | modern | 1 | #39,020 |
| 2015 | modern | 1 | #39,021 |
| 2016 | modern | 1 | #39,061 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St Mary Bishopshill Junior, Stogursey, Edinburgh, Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry and St Dunstan Stepney. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Mary Bishopshill Junior | Yorkshire, East Riding |
| 2 | Stogursey | Somerset |
| 3 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh |
| 4 | Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry | Forfar |
| 5 | St Dunstan Stepney | London (East Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Barland surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Barland, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Barland surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Barland household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Barland is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Barland is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Barland, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Barland originates from England, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "bær" meaning "bare" or "unclothed" and "land" signifying a region or territory. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an area of uncultivated or sparsely populated land.
One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire from 1332, which mentions a John de Barland. The use of the prefix "de" indicates that the name was likely associated with a specific place at that time.
In the 15th century, records show the name being spelled as "Barlonde" and "Barlund," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that period. The Barland family is thought to have originated in the county of Warwickshire, with some branches later spreading to neighboring counties like Gloucestershire and Worcestershire.
The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the name Barland. However, it does mention several place names that may have contributed to the formation of the surname, such as "Barlavintone" (now Barlavington) in Sussex and "Berlai" (now Barley) in Hertfordshire.
Notable individuals who bore the surname Barland throughout history include:
1. William Barland (c. 1485 - 1550), an English clergyman who served as the Bishop of Carlisle from 1537 to 1549. 2. John Barland (c. 1570 - 1625), a English landowner and member of the Merchant Taylors' Company in London. 3. Elizabeth Barland (c. 1620 - 1689), an English Puritan author known for her religious writings. 4. Thomas Barland (c. 1750 - 1820), a British soldier who served in the American Revolutionary War and later became a prominent landowner in Virginia. 5. Edward Barland (1808 - 1892), an English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London during the Victorian era.
While the surname Barland is not among the most common in modern times, its historical roots and variations across different regions of England offer a glimpse into the rich tapestry of English surnames and their evolution over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Barland surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lanarkshire leads with 13 Barlands recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.05x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lanarkshire | 13 | 10.05x |
| Lancashire | 10 | 2.11x |
| Yorkshire | 7 | 1.77x |
| Middlesex | 6 | 1.50x |
| Midlothian | 2 | 3.73x |
| Perthshire | 2 | 11.14x |
| Ayrshire | 1 | 3.34x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Cambusnethan in Lanarkshire leads with 7 Barlands recorded in 1881 and an index of 243.90x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Cambusnethan | 7 | 243.90x |
| Birkdale | 5 | 416.67x |
| Manchester | 5 | 23.43x |
| Mile End Old Town London | 5 | 58.75x |
| Rutherglen | 4 | 210.53x |
| York St John Micklegate | 4 | 4000.00x |
| Barmbrough | 3 | 2000.00x |
| Alyth | 2 | 416.67x |
| Carluke | 2 | 170.94x |
| Edinburgh St Cuthberts | 2 | 9.28x |
| Ayr | 1 | 70.92x |
| Islington London | 1 | 2.58x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Barland surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Barland surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Barland households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Artist | 1 |
| Brush Finisher | 1 |
| Brush Maker Master Employing 1 Man 1 Woman And 2 Boys | 1 |
| Carman | 1 |
| House Painter | 1 |
| Oil & Lamp Merchant Employing 1 Young Man | 1 |
| Scholar | 1 |
| Shopwoman | 1 |
| Waterman | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 41 people were recorded with the Barland surname. That placed it at #27,870 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 1 in 2016. That gives Barland a modern rank of #39,061.
A locational surname referring to someone from an area of barren or infertile land.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Barland bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.