Explore the Family Name Irelan
The meaning of Irelan
English and Scottish: variant of Ireland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Irelan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Irelan has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 24,406 but moved up to 24,222 in 2010, marking a 0.75% positive change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 7.8%, from 961 in 2000 to 1,036 in 2010. However, when considered as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was a modest decrease of 2.78%, moving from 0.36 to 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,406 | #24,222 | 0.75% |
| Count | 961 | 1,036 | 7.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.35 | -2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Irelan
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Irelan showed some changes as well, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.40% in 2000 to 95.37% in 2010. Meanwhile, those who identified as Hispanic saw a significant increase - from 0.62% to 1.93%. The group identifying as two or more races also increased dramatically, from 0.73% to 1.74%. For those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian/Alaskan Native, there were no reported changes (with the exception of a minor decrease for the latter group).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 95.37% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 0.62% | 1.93% | 211.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 1.74% | 138.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.52% | 0.48% | -7.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |