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:
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Albert Harland, British politicianBryce Harland, New Zealand diplomatDavid M. Harland, authorEdward James Harland, co-founder of Harland and Wolff shipbuildersGeorgina Harland, Olympic athleteHenry Harland, novelist and editorJames Penrose Harland, archaeologistKurt Harland, singer and composerMarion Harland, pen name of Mary TerhuneMaurice Harland, 20th century Anglican bishopPaul Harland, Dutch science fiction writerPeter E. Harland, German scientist and publisherRobert Harland, actorW. Brian Harland, geologistGiven name:
Harland Ah You, American football playerColonel Harland Sanders, founder of KFCHarland Williams, comedian, actor, and radio personality