Explore the Family Name Barland
The meaning of Barland
1. Scottish (Lanarkshire): unexplained. This surname is no longer found in Scotland and no place of this name has been identified. 2. Norwegian: habitational name, the first element of which means either ‘conifer tree’ or ‘riverbank’, the second element being land ‘(piece of) land, farmstead’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Barland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Barland saw a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 88,825th most popular surname in 2000, it dropped to the 108,734th spot in 2010, marking a decline of 22.41%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 194 in 2000 to 163 in 2010; that's a drop of 15.98%. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 14.29%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,825 | #108,734 | -22.41% |
| Count | 194 | 163 | -15.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barland
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Barland identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 91.75% did so, while in 2010, the percentage was slightly lower at 90.80% - a decrease of 1.04%. Meanwhile, there was an increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as Black, rising from 6.70% in 2000 to 7.36% in 2010, indicating a growth of 9.85%. No changes were reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.75% | 90.8% | -1.04% |
| Black | 6.7% | 7.36% | 9.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |