Explore the Family Name Farland
The meaning of Farland
1. Altered form of French Ferland. 2. Scottish and northern Irish: shortened form of McFarland. History: Many of the American bearers of the surname Farland (see 1 above) are descendants of François Ferland from France (see Ferland). Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Julien, Alphee, Monique, Normand.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Farland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Farland has seen some shifts in popularity over time. In 2000, the surname was ranked 26,361st in popularity, with a count of 871 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 31,554, representing a decrease of 19.7%. The total number of people bearing the surname also decreased to 733, a 15.84% drop from the 2000 figure. As a result, the proportion of individuals named Farland per 100,000 people fell by 21.87%, moving from 0.32 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,361 | #31,554 | -19.7% |
| Count | 871 | 733 | -15.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.25 | -21.87% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farland
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010 for those carrying the surname Farland. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 3.94%, going from 84.50% to 81.17%. Conversely, the proportions of those identifying as Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native increased. The Hispanic population rose by 38.41%, moving from 1.38% to 1.91%. The Black population increased by 27.90%, going from 8.96% to 11.46%. American Indians and Alaskan Natives saw an increase of 33.33%, albeit from a smaller base of 2.76% to 3.68%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.5% | 81.17% | -3.94% |
| Black | 8.96% | 11.46% | 27.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.76% | 3.68% | 33.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 1.91% | 38.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 0% | 0% |