Explore the Family Name Ackland
The meaning of Ackland
English: 1. habitational name from Acland Barton in Landkey (Devon), named with the Old English personal name Acca + Old English lanu ‘lane’, meaning ‘Acca’s lane’. 2. (North Midlands): variant of Acklam, a habitational name from either Acklam or West Acklam (Yorkshire).
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How common is the last name Ackland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ackland saw a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 46,678 but slipped slightly to 48,060 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.96%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname in the US actually increased during this period from 429 to 440, an increase of 2.56%. Yet, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a drop from 0.16 to 0.15, indicating a decrease of 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,678 | #48,060 | -2.96% |
| Count | 429 | 440 | 2.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ackland
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with the surname Ackland identify as White, with 96.04% in 2000 and slightly less at 95.68% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 16.56% over the decade, from 1.63% to 1.36%. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase, from 1.63% to 1.82%, a rise of 11.66%. The proportions for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained stable at 0%, with no change noted over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.04% | 95.68% | -0.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 1.82% | 11.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.63% | 1.36% | -16.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |