As I mentioned in my posting, Ealand, and the variants listed, most likely derive from the ancient Eland family of Yorkshire, England. There is no evidence it was ever a family name in Germany or Holland. In favor of this assumption is the fact that there are a number of Ealand families in England today whereas the 'white pages' listings for Germany show none. The only way, of course, to prove your own family origins is to trace your ancestors back generation by generation to their homeland.
Good luck in your research.
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thank you for your reply. i will trace my family history and when i have finnished i will let you know. thank you
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Re: O'Donovan-Iland or Iland
I have a great-uncle with middle name of Iland. I have wondered if it is a family name as most of his siblings had middle names connected to some branch of the family. His Mother was Stewart or Stuart straight from Ireland. His Paternal Garandparents were from the families of Walker, Love, Gartley also from Northern Ireland. Most came to Ohio in mid 1800's. Wondering if there is any new information on this Iland name? Thnaks, Maggie
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Re: O'Donovan-Iland or Iland
Sorry not to have replied earlier but I had changed my email address.
As far as I can ascertain the 'Iland' part is an agnomen and was used to differentiate between close family members. So you would have O'Donovan-Baad, O'Donovan-Rossa etc. O'Donovan-Iland was I am sure originally Island and was most likely to identify the O'Donovan family living on Inchydoney Island close to Clonakilty, Co Cork.
Not sure that helps you much I am afraid
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Re: O'Donovan-Iland or Iland
Thanks for responding. I say that any news is good news in this geneology search.
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Re: O'Donovan-Iland or Iland
if you look at Donovan Rosa's book it mentions Donovan-Island as a sub sept name. My family is related some how. The Donovan who was a priest reaserching this died while we were mailing each other so I am also stumped. But he said my family from Drummig Skibbereen were O'Donovan-Smokes who were cousins of O'Donovan-Island
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