Explore the Family Name Birkland
The meaning of Birkland
Americanized form of Norwegian Birkeland. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Alf, Bergit.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Birkland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Birkland has significantly grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname improved from 42,757 in 2000 to 33,567 in 2010, marking a 21.49% increase in its ranking. This equates to an increase in count from 477 in 2000 to 679 in 2010, a substantial 42.35% growth. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the Birkland surname per 100,000 people also increased, rising from 0.18 to 0.23, which is a 27.78% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,757 | #33,567 | 21.49% |
| Count | 477 | 679 | 42.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.23 | 27.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Birkland
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the Birkland surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of those with the Birkland surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease over the decade from 92.66% to 91.90%. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity for this surname in either year. Interestingly, the data shows a new appearance of Black ethnicity in 2010 that was not present in 2000. The proportions of individuals identifying with two or more races and Hispanic decreased by 30.04% and 10.82% respectively. American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity was present in 2000 but disappeared in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.66% | 91.9% | -0.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 2.06% | -10.82% |
| Black | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.73% | 1.91% | -30.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.68% | 0% | 0% |