What is "harland"

Harland may refer to:

• Harland (name)

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