Explore the Family Name Headland
The meaning of Headland
English: topographic name for a dweller ‘(by the) headland’, from Middle English hed(de), hefed + lond(e).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Headland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Headland" has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 72,466 and by 2010, it fell slightly to rank 73,215, indicating a 1.03% decrease in its popularity. However, the number of people with this surname increased from 250 in 2000 to 265 in 2010, marking a 6.0% growth. The proportion of individuals with the "Headland" surname per 100k population remained stable at 0.09 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #73,215 | -1.03% |
| Count | 250 | 265 | 6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Headland
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a majority of individuals with the "Headland" surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.00% in 2000 to 94.34% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also witnessed a decline of 5.83% during the same period, moving from 2.40% to 2.26%. There were no recorded changes for ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories recording zero percent in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 94.34% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 2.26% | -5.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |