Show ContentsHalland History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The distinguished German surname Halland is derived from the Old High German "halla," meaning "hall" or "manor." This name was probably originally borne either by someone who lived near a large house, or by someone who was employed at a hall or manor.

Early Origins of the Halland family

The surname Halland was first found in Baden, where the family was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Halland family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Halland research. Another 112 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1632, 1721, 1731, 1790 and 1814 are included under the topic Early Halland History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Halland Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hall, Halland, Hallandsfar, Hallay, Hallberg, Halle, Hallegg, Hallenaut, Haller, Hallermund, Hallersdorf, Hallerstein, Halletius, Halleux, Hallez, Hallmann and many more.

Early Notables of the Halland family

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United States Halland migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Halland Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • T Halland, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1851 1

Canada Halland migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Halland Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Mr. David Halland U.E. who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1784 2
  • Mr. Jesse Halland U.E. who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1784 2


  1. 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)
  2. Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X


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