Explore the Family Name Gartland
The meaning of Gartland
1. Irish and English: variant of Garland. 2. Irish (northern Leinster and southern Ulster): shortened Anglicized form of Mac Gearnúin, a patronymic from the Norman personal name Gernon.
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How common is the last name Gartland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gartland has remained fairly stable over time. In 2000, it ranked 15,725 in popularity but saw a slight decline by 2010 to 15,903, a change of -1.13%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,705 in 2000 to 1,828 in 2010, representing a growth of 7.21%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased from 0.63 to 0.62.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,725 | #15,903 | -1.13% |
| Count | 1,705 | 1,828 | 7.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.62 | -1.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gartland
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gartland between 2000 and 2010. The most significant change was observed among Hispanic individuals, who went from representing 1% of all Gartlands in 2000 to almost 3% in 2010, a leap of 195%. Notably, there has also been an emergence of Gartlands identifying as Black and Asian/Pacific Islander, where none were recorded in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also increased from 0.82% to 1.42%. Meanwhile, there was a minor decrease in the proportion of Gartlands identifying as White, from 97.48% in 2000 to 94.15% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 94.15% | -3.42% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2.95% | 195% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 1.42% | 73.17% |
| Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.47% | 0.44% | -6.38% |