Marsland Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Marsland last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Marsland last name
Meaning of the Marsland last name: "marsh land". Marsland is an English surname from a place in Cheshire or Lancashire, from Old English mersc, "marsh", and land. The last name is common in Cheshire and around Stockport. Marsland families were among the early cotton spinners in Stockport mills.
Arms associated with the Marsland name
In England younger sons added small heraldic marks to a coat of arms, so Marsland relatives could differ.
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Marsland name FAQ
What does the Marsland name mean?
"marsh land". Common variants include Marslande, Marslan.
Where does the Marsland surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Marsland coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Marsland coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).