Explore the Family Name Bjelland
The meaning of Bjelland
Norwegian: habitational name from any of 24 farms in southwest Norway, named with a word for ‘round hill’ + land ‘(piece of) land, farmstead’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Carsten, Lars, Ove.
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How common is the last name Bjelland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bjelland saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 43,377, but by 2010, it slipped to 43,732, marking a minor decline of 0.82 percent. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname increased from 469 to 493 during the same period, indicating an increase of 5.12 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #43,732 | -0.82% |
| Count | 469 | 493 | 5.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bjelland
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Bjelland surname are of White descent, representing 95.13 percent of the population in 2010, down slightly from 97.01 percent in 2000. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation also declined slightly from 1.28 percent to 1.22 percent over the ten-year span. Interestingly, there was no recorded Hispanic or multi-racial representation in 2000, but by 2010 these groups respectively accounted for 1.83 percent and 1.22 percent of the total Bjelland population. No Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations were reported in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 95.13% | -1.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.28% | 1.22% | -4.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |