Where Does the Weiland Surname Come From?

Some records give Wieland; others give Weiland. Both point to the same German family name. Its meaning, shared with Wieland, is “from the name Wieland”. Records show Weiland as one of the forms Wieland took over time.

The 2010 US Census counted 6,163 people named Weiland, ranking it number 5,638 among American surnames. Between 1891 and 2000, 521 babies born in France were registered as Weiland, with the most births in 1961–1970.

There is no single Weiland family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. For the full story, order the Weiland surname pack.