Explore the Family Name Eastlund
The meaning of Eastlund
Americanized form of Swedish Östlund (see Ostlund). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Nels.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eastlund in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Eastlund" has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Eastlund ranked 81,414 in popularity, while in 2010, it dropped to rank 102,688, a change of -26.13%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 216 in 2000 to 175 in 2010, showing an 18.98% decrease. Similarly, the proportion of people named Eastlund per 100,000 population decreased by 25.0%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #102,688 | -26.13% |
| Count | 216 | 175 | -18.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eastlund
When discussing the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Eastlund, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. In 2000, about 92.13% identified as such, with a slight decrease to 90.29% in 2010. There was a small percentage, around 4.17% in 2000 and 4.00% in 2010, who identified as Hispanic. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races appeared in 2010 at 4.00%, which was not recorded in 2000. Meanwhile, there were no records of individuals with the Eastlund surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.13% | 90.29% | -2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 4.17% | 4% | -4.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |