Explore the Family Name Courtland
The meaning of Courtland
Americanized form of Dutch Kortland (‘short land’): habitational name from any of the places so called, such as a district near Schiedam, a polder near Alblasserdam, a farmhouse in Bodegraven, and in Wyk by Duurstede in Utrecht province. History: Oloff Stevenszen van Cortlandt (1600–79), born in Wyk by Duurstede, became a prominent merchant in New Amsterdam in New Netherland (now New York City, NY), where he arrived in 1638.
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How common is the last name Courtland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Courtland has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 55,609th in popularity with 345 individuals bearing the surname, corresponding to a proportion of 0.13 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname's rank had increased to 52,851st, with a count of 392, marking a growth of 13.62%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #52,851 | 4.96% |
| Count | 345 | 392 | 13.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Courtland
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also reveals a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Courtland between 2000 and 2010. Although the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.19% to 4.85%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White slightly rose from 48.12% to 49.23%, while those considering themselves as two or more races saw a marginal increase from 1.74% to 1.79%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased from 44.93% to 42.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.12% | 49.23% | 2.31% |
| Black | 44.93% | 42.09% | -6.32% |
| Hispanic | 3.19% | 4.85% | 52.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 1.79% | 2.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |