Explore the Family Name Belland
The meaning of Belland
1. French: variant of Béland (see Beland) and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from any of the farmsteads in Agder so named, from an unexplained first element + land ‘land’. Some characteristic forenames: French Antoine, Michel, Andre.
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How common is the last name Belland in the United States?
The surname Belland, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has slightly decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,717th and decreased to the 28,909th position by 2010, indicating a -8.2% change in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 857 in 2000 to 822 in 2010, marking a -4.08% drop. Moreover, its proportion per 100,000 people reduced from 0.32 to 0.28 during this decade, showing a -12.5% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,717 | #28,909 | -8.2% |
| Count | 857 | 822 | -4.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.28 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Belland
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Belland surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease of -1.04% over the decade. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black also saw decreases in percentages (-19.05% and -24.9% respectively). However, there were increases among those identifying as Hispanic (32.68% increase), American Indian and Alaskan Native (21.79% increase), and those claiming two or more races (65% increase) within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.16% | 86.25% | -1.04% |
| Black | 5.02% | 3.77% | -24.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.57% | 3.41% | 32.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.8% | 3.41% | 21.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 2.31% | 65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.05% | 0.85% | -19.05% |