Explore the Family Name Eiland
The meaning of Eiland
1. North German: topographic name for someone who lived on or owned property surrounded by water, from Middle High German eilant ‘island’. 2. Dutch: variant of Eilander.
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How common is the last name Eiland in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Eiland" has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 10,245th in popularity, however, a decade later, it climbed to the rank of 9929, marking a 3.08% increase in its ranking. The number of individuals with the Eiland surname also experienced growth during this period. In 2000, the census count registered 2,887 people named Eiland, while in 2010, the figure rose to 3,250, which is an upswing of 12.57%. This translates to a 2.8% increase in the proportion of Eilands per 100,000 population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,245 | #9,929 | 3.08% |
| Count | 2,887 | 3,250 | 12.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.07 | 1.1 | 2.8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eiland
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Eiland as well. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable shift in the ethnicity distribution among those bearing this surname. The Hispanic representation grew by 123.44%, followed by a 58.11% rise in the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races. There was also minor growth in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. However, there was a slight decrease of around 4% in the White category, and a 1.87% drop in the Black category. Despite these fluctuations, White and Black remain the most common ethnic identities associated with the surname Eiland.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.87% | 52.68% | -3.99% |
| Black | 40.7% | 39.94% | -1.87% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 3.51% | 58.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 2.86% | 123.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 0.68% | 3.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.28% | 0.34% | 21.43% |