Explore the Family Name Erland
The meaning of Erland
1. Norwegian: habitational name from a farm in southwestern Norway so named, from Old Norse elri ‘alder’ + land ‘land’, ‘farm’. 2. Probably also an American shortened form of Swedish Erlandsson (see Erlandson). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Obert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Erland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Erland has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 71,372, and by 2010, its rank had dropped to 80,926, indicating a 13.39% decrease in overall popularity. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this decade, from 255 in 2000 to 234 in 2010, marking an 8.24% decrease. The proportion of people named Erland per 100,000 also saw a decline from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #80,926 | -13.39% |
| Count | 255 | 234 | -8.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Erland
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Erland, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is largely linked to White ethnicity, although there has been a slight decrease in this connection over time. In 2000, approximately 95.69% of those with the Erland surname identified as White, but by 2010 this figure had fallen to 91.03%, a change of -4.87%. Interestingly, while no Erlands identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, these groups represented 2.14% and 4.27% respectively of those carrying the surname. No changes were recorded in the categories of Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.69% | 91.03% | -4.87% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |