Ireland Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Ireland last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Ireland last name
Meaning of the Ireland last name: from Ireland. Ireland is an English and Scottish surname for someone who came from Ireland. It is found in Lancashire, Cheshire and Scotland. The composer John Ireland and the forger William Henry Ireland carried this last name, which is also common in Australia. The surname is also found in America.
Arms associated with the Ireland name
Coats of arms associated with the Ireland last name belong to the English heraldic tradition, each with its own blazon.
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Ireland name FAQ
What does the Ireland name mean?
From Ireland. Common variants include Irland.
Where does the Ireland surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a Ireland coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Ireland coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).