What does Sutherland mean?

Sutherland as a boys' name means "southern island". Name of a country in northern Scotland, which lay to the south of the Nordic people who called it by this name.

STARTS/ENDS WITH Su-, -land

ASSOCIATED WITH scotland

Variations

VARIANT Southerland

How popular is Sutherland?

Sutherland is a rare first name for men but a very popular surname for all people (#1128 out of 150436, Top 1%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

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