| ![Show Contents]() Hylland History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Ireland
Etymology of HyllandWhat does the name Hylland mean? There are many Irish surnames being used today in forms that are quite different than their original, ancient forms. Hylland originally appeared in Gaelic as Ó hUallachain, which is derived from the word "uallach," which means "proud." 1 Early Origins of the Hylland familyThe surname Hylland 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 Hylland familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hylland research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Hylland History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hylland Spelling VariationsMany spelling variations of the surname Hylland can be found in the archives. One reason for these variations is that ancient scribes and church officials recorded names as they were pronounced, often resulting in a single person being recorded under several different spellings. The different spellings that were found include Holohan, O'Holohan, Mulholland, Highland, Hoolohan, Houlihan, Hooligan, Whelton, Oulihan, Oulahen, Whoolahan and many more. Early Notables of the Hylland familyMore information is included under the topic Early Hylland Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Hylland migration to Canada | + |
A great mass of Ireland's native population left the island in the 19th century, seeking relief from various forms of social, religious, and economic discrimination. This Irish exodus was primarily to North America. If the migrants survived the long ocean journey, many unfortunately would find more discrimination in the colonies of British North America and the fledgling United States of America. These newly arrived Irish were, however, wanted as a cheap source of labor for the many large agricultural and industrial projects that were essential to the development of what would become two of the wealthiest nations in the western world. Early immigration and passenger lists indicate many people bearing the Hylland name: Hylland Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century- Mrs. Emma Hylland, Norwegian settler who sailed aboard the ship "Stavangerfjord" arriving in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in 1951
| Contemporary Notables of the name Hylland (post 1700) | + |
- Aanund Hylland (1949-2025), Norwegian economist
- MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland. Ireland: Irish Academic Press, sixth edition, 1985. Print. (ISBN 0-7165-2366-3)
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