Nijland (surname)

Nijland is a Dutch surname. It is a toponymic surname, meaning it originates from a place name. The name likely derives from a place called "Nieuwland" or "Nijland," meaning "new land" in Dutch. This type of place name was common in areas reclaimed from water or recently cultivated land.

People with the surname Nijland include:

• Albert Nijland (1868-1936), Dutch astronomer.
• Carel Nico Leonard Nijland (1915-2008), Dutch economist and professor.
• Jan Nijland (born 1934), Dutch footballer.

The prevalence of the name is mainly found in the Netherlands. It is a relatively common surname within the Dutch population. Variations in spelling, although uncommon, might exist due to historical record keeping practices.