| ![Show Contents]() Piland History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Piland is an ancient Norman name that arrived in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Piland family lived in Yorkshire. The name was a reference to Pilling Manor, where the family lived. This stately residence is in the parish of Tankersley, nine miles from Sheffield, in the West Riding of Yorkshire, and now belongs to the distinguished Lord Wharncliffe. Early Origins of the Piland familyThe surname Piland was first found in Lancashire at Pilling, a chapelry, in the parish and union of Garstang, hundred of Amounderness. " 'Pilyn' was possessed by the abbey of Cockersand until the Dissolution, when Henry VIII. granted lands here." 1 2 Early records of the family are scarce as the first record found was Adam Pilling who was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk in 1283. A few years later, Emma Pylyng was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1296. 3 Early History of the Piland familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Piland research. Another 96 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Piland History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Piland Spelling VariationsEndless spelling variations are a prevailing characteristic of Norman surnames. Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules, and the introduction of Norman French added an unfamiliar ingredient to the English linguistic stew. French and Latin, the languages of the court, also influenced spellings. Finally, Medieval scribes generally spelled words according to how they sounded, so one person was often referred to by different spellings in different documents. The name has been spelled Pilling, Pillans, Pilland, Pillings and others. Early Notables of the Piland familyMore information is included under the topic Early Piland Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Piland RankingIn the United States, the name Piland is the 11,651st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 4  Migration of the Piland family to Ireland
Some of the Piland family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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To escape the political and religious persecution within England at the time, many English families left for the various British colonies abroad. The voyage was extremely difficult, though, and the cramped, dank ships caused many to arrive in the New World diseased and starving. But for those who made it, the trip was most often worth it. Many of the families who arrived went on to make valuable contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families reveals a number of immigrants bearing the name Piland or a variant listed above:
Piland Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Alexandria Piland, who arrived in Virginia in 1642 5
- James Piland, who arrived in Virginia in 1642 5
- Joane Piland, who landed in Virginia in 1642 5
Piland Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- E H Piland, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1850 5
| Contemporary Notables of the name Piland (post 1700) | + |
- Scott G. Piland PhD ATC, American professor at the University of Southern Mississippi
- Sheryl Lynn Piland, American actress, known for In the Heat of the Night (1988), All My Children (1970) and 21 Jump Street (1987)
- Neill Piland, American researcher at Idaho State University
- Jeanne Piland, German actress, known for Roberto Devereux, Tragedia lirica in drei Akten (2005), Fra Diavolo (1982) and Serpentine Gallery Program (2006)
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Virtute et robore
Motto Translation: By virtue and strength.
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- Guppy, Henry Brougham, Homes of Family Names in Great Britain. 1890. Print.
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Piland migration to the United States 
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