Harland is both a surname and a given name. The name Harland is thought to have French origins. It can be traced back to the Midlands as one of the earliest recorded surnames in the United Kingdom. Notable people with the name include:
Surname:
Albert Harland, British politician
Bryce Harland, New Zealand diplomat
David M. Harland, author
Edward James Harland, co-founder of Harland and Wolff shipbuilders
Georgina Harland, Olympic athlete
Henry Harland, novelist and editor
James Penrose Harland, archaeologist
Kurt Harland, singer and composer
Marion Harland, pen name of Mary Terhune
Maurice Harland, 20th century Anglican bishop
Paul Harland, Dutch science fiction writer
Peter E. Harland, German scientist and publisher
Robert Harland, actor
W. Brian Harland, geologist
Given name:
Harland Ah You, American football player
Colonel Harland Sanders, founder of KFC
Harland Williams, comedian, actor, and radio personality
