Explore the Family Name Holand
The meaning of Holand
1. English and Scottish: variant of Holland. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from about twenty farmsteads so named, composed of Old Norse hár ‘high’ + land ‘land, field’, denoting a high-lying farm.
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How common is the last name Holand in the United States?
The surname Holand saw a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 64008th most popular name in the United States with a total count of 291 bearers. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 74608 while the count of bearers also reduced to 259, indicating an overall downward trend of -16.56% in rank and -11.0% in count. The proportion per 100k people also saw a reduction of -18.18%, dropping from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #74,608 | -16.56% |
| Count | 291 | 259 | -11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holand
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data also provides interesting insights. While in 2000, there were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity bearing the surname, this changed in 2010, as they represented 3.09% of the bearers of the surname. The number of those identifying as part of two or more races dropped to zero from 2.06%. The majority of the bearers of the surname are identified as White, which remained relatively stable at around 80%. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation among bearers of the surname decreased significantly by 53.77%, while Black representation increased by 37.28%. There were no bearers of the surname who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.41% | 80.31% | -0.12% |
| Black | 9.28% | 12.74% | 37.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.09% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 5.84% | 2.7% | -53.77% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |