Explore the Family Name Eilander
The meaning of Eilander
Dutch: habitational name for someone from a place or a house named ‘t Eylant, for example one near Hattem in the province of Gelderland, from Middle Dutch eylant ‘island’ (possibly denoting a piece of land between two streams). Compare Eiland.
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How common is the last name Eilander in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Eilander's popularity experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was the 115,489th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 124,548 in ranking. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly, from 140 people in 2000 to 138 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #115,489 | #124,548 | -7.84% |
| Count | 140 | 138 | -1.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eilander
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Eilander, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most bearers of this surname identify as White. In 2000, 92.86% identified as White, a percentage which increased to 97.83% by 2010. There was a presence of individuals who identified with two or more races in 2000, standing at 4.29%, but there was no recorded instance of this category in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either not represented or not disclosed (due to suppression for privacy) in both the 2000 and 2010 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.86% | 97.83% | 5.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.29% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |