Hylander: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

Some records give Wyland; others give Hylander. Both point to the same English family name. Taken at its root, Hylander points to “Dweller at the high land or field”.

How the spelling arose

Hylander is listed among the recognised spellings of Wyland. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.

About 242 people in the United States were recorded as Hylander in 2010, placing it 78,821 on the national list.

Hylander coat of arms

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