Hyland History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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There are many Irish surnames being used today in forms that are quite different than their original, ancient forms. Hyland originally appeared in Gaelic as Ó hUallachain, which is derived from the word "uallach," which means "proud." 1

Early Origins of the Hyland family

The surname Hyland was first found in Thomond (Irish: Tuadh Mumhan), literally North Thomond, the pre-Norman Kingdom of Thomond, since divided between counties Limerick, Tipperary and Clare, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Hyland family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hyland research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Hyland History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hyland Spelling Variations

Before widespread literacy came to Ireland, a name was often recorded under several different variations during the life of its bearer. Accordingly, numerous spelling variations were revealed in the search for the origin of the name Hyland family name. Variations found include Holohan, O'Holohan, Mulholland, Highland, Hoolohan, Houlihan, Hooligan, Whelton, Oulihan, Oulahen, Whoolahan and many more.

Early Notables of the Hyland family

More information is included under the topic Early Hyland Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hyland World Ranking

In the United States, the name Hyland is the 4,445th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 2 However, in Australia, the name Hyland is ranked the 837th most popular surname with an estimated 4,706 people with that name. 3 And in New Zealand, the name Hyland is the 978th popular surname with an estimated 766 people with that name. 4


Hyland migration to the United States +

Thousands of Irish families left for North American shores in the 19th century. These people were searching for a life unencumbered with poverty, hunger, and racial discrimination. Many arrived to eventually find such conditions, but many others simply did not arrive: victims of the diseased, overcrowded ships in which they traveled to the New World. Those who lived to see North American shores were instrumental in the development of the growing nations of Canada and the United States. A thorough examination of passenger and immigration lists has disclosed evidence of many early immigrants of the name Hyland:

Hyland Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Hyland Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Hyland migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hyland Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Hyland migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Hyland Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Hyland migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Hyland Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Hyland (post 1700) +


Suggested Readings for the name Hyland +
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