Explore the Family Name Butland
The meaning of Butland
English (Devon and Cornwall): habitational name from Butland in Devon.
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How common is the last name Butland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Butland has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 66,878 and by 2010 it dropped to 73,464, a decline of 9.85%. The count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 276 in 2000 to 264 in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.35%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 10%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #73,464 | -9.85% |
| Count | 276 | 264 | -4.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Butland
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Butland identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 92.75% in 2000 to 89.39% in 2010. Notably, there has been an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 3.62% in 2000 to 5.3% in 2010, which is a 46.41% change. Additionally, in 2010, some individuals began to identify with two or more races, accounting for 3.79% of the total. However, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.75% | 89.39% | -3.62% |
| Hispanic | 3.62% | 5.3% | 46.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |