Explore the Family Name Dorland
The meaning of Dorland
1. French: variant of Dourland, itself an altered form of Dourlens, Dourlent: habitational name from Doullens (in 1100 Dourlens), a place in Somme. 2. Dutch (also Van Dorland): cognate of 1 above, from the medieval Dutch name of Doullens in Somme. Compare Durland. History: The progenitor of at least some of the Dutch Dorlands was Gijsbrecht Dorland van Nijenrode (died 1455), the illegitimate son of Gijsbrecht van Nijenrode. His children dropped the second part of the surname and went by the name van Dorland.
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How common is the last name Dorland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dorland saw a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,618th, while by 2010, it had slipped to 35,537th, marking a change of -28.67%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also fell from 821 in 2000 to 633 in 2010, a drop of 22.9%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Dorland per 100,000 population decreased by 30%, from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,618 | #35,537 | -28.67% |
| Count | 821 | 633 | -22.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.21 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dorland
In terms of ethnicity, the Dorland name showed some shifts over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of Dorlands, though their representation dropped slightly from 97.32% in 2000 to 95.10% in 2010. Those claiming two or more ethnic identities increased significantly from 0.97% to 2.05%, representing a significant 111.34% change. There was also a notable introduction of Hispanic identity within the Dorland population rising from 0% in 2000 to 1.58% in 2010. American Indian and Alaskan Native identity experienced a modest increase of 11.76%, from 0.85% in 2000 to 0.95% in 2010. No Dorlands identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 95.1% | -2.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 2.05% | 111.34% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.85% | 0.95% | 11.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |