History of North America

Where did the name ryland come from?

Ryland is a surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, meaning "rye land" or "land where rye is grown". The name is derived from the Old English words "ryge" (rye) and "land" (land). It is thought to have originated as a habitational surname for someone who lived in an area where rye was grown. The surname Ryland is first recorded in the 13th century, in the county of Lancashire, England.