Explore the Family Name Bergland
The meaning of Bergland
Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads named Bergland, from Berg ‘mountain, hill’ (Old Norse bjarg) + land ‘(piece of) land, farm’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Helmer, Jarl.
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How common is the last name Bergland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bergland has seen minor shifts in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bergland was ranked 35,860th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to 36,099th. Despite this slight drop in ranking, the actual number of people with the Bergland surname grew from 592 to 621 during this period, indicating a 4.9% increase. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 U.S. residents declined by 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,860 | #36,099 | -0.67% |
| Count | 592 | 621 | 4.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bergland
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bergland also experienced changes over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Notably, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, at 92.4% and 90.82% respectively, showing a marginal decrease of 1.71%. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic or Black saw increases, with the Hispanic population growing from 1.52% to 2.58%, and the Black population increasing from 3.55% to 4.83%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.35% to 0.81%, while no one identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.4% | 90.82% | -1.71% |
| Black | 3.55% | 4.83% | 36.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.58% | 69.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 0.81% | -40% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |