Roland Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Roland Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Roland family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 27
Agricultural Labourer 20
Male Servant 10
Labourer 8
Tailor 6
Independent 4
Dress Maker 4
Coal Miner 3
Silk Winder 3
Coach Builder 2
Bricklayer 2
Ag Labourer 2
Widow 2
Book Seller 2
Charwoman 2
Servant 2
Butcher 2
Gardener 1
Cotton Whender 1
Shoe Maker 1
Shoe Maker Joiner 1
Collier 1
Pauper 1
Private 1
Nail Maker 1

Roland Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Rowland 86% 73,885
2 Ireland 71% 42,916
3 Roland 100% 3,418
4 Rolland 86% 1,171
5 Earland 57% 1,069
6 Rouland 86% 934
7 Orland 67% 398
8 Irland 67% 254
9 Arland 67% 146

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The surname Roland is the 3rd most popular variant of Rowland.

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