UK surname
An English toponymic surname referring to a person who lived near a piece of cultivated land.
In the 1881 census there were 37 people recorded with the Carland surname, ranking it #28,418 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 13, ranked #37,278, down from #28,418 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Ringwood, St Mary Whitechapel and Wolstanton. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Carland is 130 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 64.9%.
1881 census count
37
Ranked #28,418
Modern count
13
2016, ranked #37,278
Peak year
1861
130 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Carland surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Carland 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 | 29 | #28,082 |
| 1861 | historical | 130 | #17,164 |
| 1881 | historical | 37 | #28,418 |
| 1891 | historical | 33 | #31,681 |
| 1901 | historical | 21 | #31,686 |
| 1911 | historical | 20 | #31,288 |
| 1997 | modern | 14 | #36,528 |
| 1998 | modern | 15 | #36,457 |
| 1999 | modern | 16 | #36,371 |
| 2000 | modern | 14 | #36,522 |
| 2001 | modern | 14 | #36,372 |
| 2002 | modern | 13 | #36,570 |
| 2003 | modern | 16 | #36,304 |
| 2004 | modern | 14 | #36,648 |
| 2005 | modern | 13 | #36,833 |
| 2006 | modern | 13 | #36,902 |
| 2007 | modern | 14 | #36,886 |
| 2008 | modern | 14 | #36,950 |
| 2009 | modern | 15 | #36,942 |
| 2010 | modern | 15 | #37,038 |
| 2011 | modern | 15 | #37,030 |
| 2012 | modern | 11 | #37,394 |
| 2013 | modern | 12 | #37,342 |
| 2014 | modern | 13 | #37,256 |
| 2015 | modern | 13 | #37,251 |
| 2016 | modern | 13 | #37,278 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Ringwood, St Mary Whitechapel, Wolstanton, St Paul Deptford, St Nicholas Deptford and Leicester St Margaret and Bishop's Fee, Leicester All Saints, Blackfriars. 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 | Ringwood | Hampshire |
| 2 | St Mary Whitechapel | London (East Districts) |
| 3 | Wolstanton | Staffordshire |
| 4 | St Paul Deptford, St Nicholas Deptford | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | Leicester St Margaret and Bishop's Fee, Leicester All Saints, Blackfriars | Leicestershire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Carland 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 Carland, 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 Carland surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Carland 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, Carland 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 Carland is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Carland, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Carland has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from a place name, possibly related to the Old English word "carr," meaning a rocky or peat-covered hill or marsh. Alternatively, it might be a variant spelling of the surname Carlton, which is associated with the town of Carlton in Yorkshire.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Carland can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which lists a person named Roger de Carland in Oxfordshire. Another early mention is in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a William Carlond is documented.
During the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms, including Carlond, Carlund, and Carlunte, reflecting the local dialect and spelling variations of the time. The Carland family is thought to have originated in the county of Gloucestershire, where they held lands and were considered a prominent family in the region.
Notable individuals with the surname Carland include Sir William Carland (c. 1500-1567), a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. John Carland (1592-1653) was an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Bishop of Worcester in the mid-17th century.
In the 18th century, Edward Carland (1712-1776) was a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London. His son, Thomas Carland (1738-1812), followed in his footsteps and became a respected architect as well.
Another prominent figure was Mary Carland (1819-1897), an English philanthropist and social reformer who dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the poor and advocating for women's rights.
Throughout its history, the Carland surname has been associated with various professions, including clergy, architects, politicians, and philanthropists, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Carland 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. Staffordshire leads with 8 Carlands recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.57x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Staffordshire | 8 | 6.57x |
| Devon | 7 | 9.32x |
| Lanarkshire | 6 | 5.14x |
| Lancashire | 5 | 1.17x |
| Renfrewshire | 5 | 17.88x |
| Hampshire | 3 | 4.06x |
| Aberdeenshire | 1 | 2.99x |
| Ayrshire | 1 | 3.70x |
| Monmouthshire | 1 | 3.83x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Wolstanton in Staffordshire leads with 8 Carlands recorded in 1881 and an index of 216.22x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Wolstanton | 8 | 216.22x |
| Plymouth Charles The | 6 | 181.27x |
| Glasgow | 5 | 24.13x |
| West Greenock | 4 | 79.68x |
| Alverstoke | 3 | 111.94x |
| Everton | 2 | 14.66x |
| Aberdeen Old Machar | 1 | 14.33x |
| Blantyre | 1 | 82.64x |
| Cheetham | 1 | 31.35x |
| Kilwinning | 1 | 114.94x |
| Liverpool | 1 | 3.85x |
| Llanwenarth Citra | 1 | 3333.33x |
| Manchester | 1 | 5.19x |
| Middle Greenock | 1 | 131.58x |
| Plymouth St Andrew | 1 | 17.27x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Carland 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 Carland 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 Carland households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 7 |
| Banksman (C Miner) | 1 |
| Cook Dom | 1 |
| Domestic | 1 |
| Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Gentleman | 1 |
| Kitchen Maid Domestic | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Master Carpenter Employg 3 Men | 1 |
| Potter | 1 |
| Private R M L I | 1 |
| Retired Draper | 1 |
| Sister Of Charity | 1 |
| Teacher Of V E School | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 37 people were recorded with the Carland surname. That placed it at #28,418 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 13 in 2016. That gives Carland a modern rank of #37,278.
An English toponymic surname referring to a person who lived near a piece of cultivated land.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Carland 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.