Eskeland is a Norwegian surname. It is a topographic surname, derived from various farm names in Norway, particularly concentrated in the western parts of the country. The name is composed of "eske," meaning "ash tree" (from Old Norse aska), and "land," meaning "land" or "farm." Therefore, Eskeland roughly translates to "ash tree farm" or "land with ash trees."
Notable individuals with the surname Eskeland include:
- Arnold Eskeland (1913–1993), a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.
- Halvor Eskeland (1888–1970), a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party.
- Ivar Eskeland (1927–2005), a prominent Norwegian author, translator, and linguist, known for his work in both Nynorsk and Bokmål.
- Stian Eskeland (born 1974), a Norwegian musician and composer, often associated with electronic music.