Leland Chan

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Leland Chan — English
41K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Leland Chan is a name that combines English origins. The first name Leland is a masculine given name of English origin. Leland, Michigan, an unincorporated community and census-designated place Leland, Oregon, an unincorporated community Leland, Utah, an unincorporated community Leland, Washington, an unincorporated community Leland, Wisconsin, an unincorporated community Mount Leland, Victoria Land, Antarctica Given name Leland Austin (born 1986), American rapper under the stage name Yung L.A. The surname Chan: Chan is a non-pinyin romanisation of multiple Chinese surnames, based on different varieties of Chinese. Among respondents to the 2000 United States census, Chan was the 12th-most common surname among Asian Pacific Americans, and 459th-most common overall, with 59,811 bearers (91.0% of whom identified as Asian/Pacific Islander). Chan was the ninth-most common Chinese surname in Singapore as of 1997 (ranked by English spelling, rather than by Chinese characters). Roughly 48,400 people, or 1.9% of the Chinese Singaporean population, bore the surname Chan. Leland is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 41K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Leland reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Leland

English

Leland, Michigan, an unincorporated community and census-designated place Leland, Oregon, an unincorporated community Leland, Utah, an unincorporated community Leland, Washington, an unincorporated community Leland, Wisconsin, an unincorporated community Mount Leland, Victoria Land, Antarctica Given name Leland Austin (born 1986), American rapper under the stage name Yung L.A.

Surname: Chan

Vietnamese

Chan is a non-pinyin romanisation of multiple Chinese surnames, based on different varieties of Chinese. Among respondents to the 2000 United States census, Chan was the 12th-most common surname among Asian Pacific Americans, and 459th-most common overall, with 59,811 bearers (91.0% of whom identified as Asian/Pacific Islander). Chan was the ninth-most common Chinese surname in Singapore as of 1997 (ranked by English spelling, rather than by Chinese characters). Roughly 48,400 people, or 1.9% of the Chinese Singaporean population, bore the surname Chan.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Leland is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Leland by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Leland Chan

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Leland Chan:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Leland?
The first name Leland originates from English. Leland, Michigan, an unincorporated community and census-designated place Leland, Oregon, an unincorporated community Leland, Utah, an unincorporated community Leland, Washington, an unincorporated community Leland, Wisconsin, an unincorporated community Mount Leland, Victoria Land, Antarctica Given name Leland Austin (born 1986), American rapper under the stage name Yung L.A.
When was Leland most popular?
The name Leland reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Chan?
The surname Chan originates from Vietnamese. Chan is a non-pinyin romanisation of multiple Chinese surnames, based on different varieties of Chinese. Among respondents to the 2000 United States census, Chan was the 12th-most common surname among Asian Pacific Americans, and 459th-most common overall, with 59,811 bearers (91.0% of whom identified as Asian/Pacific Islander). Chan was the ninth-most common Chinese surname in Singapore as of 1997 (ranked by English spelling, rather than by Chinese characters). Roughly 48,400 people, or 1.9% of the Chinese Singaporean population, bore the surname Chan.
What are the origins of the name Leland Chan?
The name Leland Chan combines two different traditions: the first name Leland has English roots, while the surname Chan originates from Vietnamese.
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