Leland

Leland is a common first name and surname in English-speaking countries. It is derived from the Old English 'leah', meaning 'woodland' or 'clearing', and 'land', meaning 'land' or 'estate'. The name has been used in the United States since the 19th century and is particularly popular in the southern states. Notable people with the name Leland include Leland Stanford, a 19th-century American industrialist and politician, and Leland Yee, a former California state senator.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The name Leland is of English origin and means 'meadow land'. It is derived from the Old English elements 'leah', meaning 'woodland' or 'clearing', and 'land', meaning 'land' or 'estate'. The name was originally used as a surname before becoming popular as a first name in the 19th century.

Notable people[edit | edit source]

Several notable people have the name Leland. These include:

Leland Stanford, a 19th-century American industrialist and politician who founded Stanford University.
Leland Yee, a former California state senator who was convicted of racketeering charges in 2015.
Leland Sklar, an American electric bass guitarist and session musician.
Leland Orser, an American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Se7en' and 'Alien: Resurrection'.

In popular culture[edit | edit source]

The name Leland has been used in various forms of media and popular culture. For example, it is the name of a character in the television series 'Twin Peaks', and it is also the name of a town in the U.S. state of North Carolina.

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