Explore the Family Name Candland

The meaning of Candland

English: variant of Candlin, from the Middle English personal name Candelin, a variant of Gandelin, Gandelayn, Middle English forms of Wandelin, a Norman French diminutive of an ancient Germanic name beginning with Wandel-, of disputed origin. This surname is rare in Britain.

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How common is the last name Candland in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Candland has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 81,100 in popularity, but by 2010, it had jumped to 64,200, showing a change of 20.84%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also saw substantial growth. In 2000, there were 217 individuals with the Candland surname; however, this number increased to 310 by 2010, marking a 42.86% increase. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also rose from 0.08 to 0.11, indicating a rise of 37.5%.

20002010Change
Rank#81,100#64,20020.84%
Count21731042.86%
Proportion per 100k0.080.1137.5%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Candland

The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Candland surname. In 2000, a significant majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (94.47%), while a small percentage identified as Hispanic (2.76%). No records indicated an Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity. However, by 2010, although the majority of the individuals still identified as White (92.26%), the Hispanic demographic saw a remarkable increase, jumping to 5.48%, which represents a change of 98.55%. Additionally, a small percentage (1.61%) now identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. The proportions identifying as Black, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.

20002010Change
White94.47%92.26%-2.34%
Hispanic2.76%5.48%98.55%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%1.61%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%