Explore the Family Name Lindland
The meaning of Lindland
1. Swedish: ornamental name from lind ‘lime tree’ + land ‘land’. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from any of about ten farmsteads named Lindland especially in Agder, same compound as 1 above. In some names first element might be Old Norse lín ‘linen, flax’.
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How common is the last name Lindland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lindland saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lindland was ranked 89,895 in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to rank 95,545 indicating a decrease of approximately 6.29%. However, the count of individuals with the Lindland surname remained steady at 191 during both census years. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, marking a decline of roughly 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,895 | #95,545 | -6.29% |
| Count | 191 | 191 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lindland
As for the ethnicity of individuals carrying the Lindland surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White, with a slight increase from 95.81% in 2000 to 97.91% in 2010. The number of Lindlands identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were either too small or (S)uppressed for privacy reasons, hence showing no significant change over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.81% | 97.91% | 2.19% |
| 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% |