Explore the Family Name Egland
The meaning of Egland
1. Norwegian: variant of Egeland. 2. In some instances possibly an Americanized form of Swedish Eklund. 3. English: variant of Eagland, a habitational name from Aggeland, a lost locality probably near Stanley (Yorkshire), where the surname is recorded in 1472.
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How common is the last name Egland in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Egland' has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,056 and by 2010 it had slipped to 48,901, marking a 16.28 percent drop in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 486 in 2000 to 431 in 2010, a decline of 11.32 percent. Similarly, the proportion of people named Egland per 100k decreased by 16.67 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #48,901 | -16.28% |
| Count | 486 | 431 | -11.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Egland
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with 'Egland', based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. People identifying as White make up the largest group, showing a slight increase from 73.46 percent in 2000 to 75.17 percent in 2010. The percentage of those reporting their ethnicity as Black decreased from 20.99 percent in 2000 to 18.56 percent in 2010. Interestingly, the representation of Hispanics within the 'Egland' surname increased significantly, jumping 88.62 percent from 1.23 percent in 2000 to 2.32 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals who identify with two or more races saw a small decrease over the same period. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.46% | 75.17% | 2.33% |
| Black | 20.99% | 18.56% | -11.58% |
| Two or More Races | 2.88% | 2.55% | -11.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 2.32% | 88.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |