Explore the Family Name Hylland
The meaning of Hylland
Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Hylland or Hølland, found in several places, e.g. in Sogn, with the first element derived from Old Norse hylr ‘pool in a river’ and the second element land ‘(piece of) land, farmstead’. Compare Hyland.
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How common is the last name Hylland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hylland has increased from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 116,835th in terms of popularity but jumped up to the 107,669th spot by 2010, marking a rise of 7.85%. The number of people bearing the Hylland name also increased during this period, with a count of 138 in 2000 and 165 in 2010. This represents an increase of 19.57%. Moreover, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people saw a growth of 20% over the ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #116,835 | #107,669 | 7.85% |
| Count | 138 | 165 | 19.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hylland
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hylland remained predominantly white over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.55% of the individuals with the Hylland surname identified as white, though this slightly decreased to 97.58% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.55% | 97.58% | -0.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |