Explore the Family Name Netherland
The meaning of Netherland
1. Altered form of Neatherlin. 2. Americanized form of German Niederland: topographic name for someone who lived in a low-lying area or an ethnic name for a Dutchman.
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How common is the last name Netherland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Netherland' has seen a rise in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 25,076 and moved up to 24,090 in 2010, reflecting a change of 3.93%. The count of people with this surname also increased during this period, growing from 928 to 1045, a significant growth of 12.61%. The proportion of individuals with the Netherland surname per 100k population also rose slightly from 0.34 to 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,076 | #24,090 | 3.93% |
| Count | 928 | 1,045 | 12.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.35 | 2.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Netherland
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While those identifying as White held the majority, there was a slight decrease from 93.21% to 90.43%. The Black population saw substantial growth, rising from 5.06% to 7.08%. Those identifying as Hispanic also grew, albeit marginally from 0.75% to 1.05%. There was also a noticeable increase in individuals reporting two or more races, increasing from 0.75% to 0.96%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category emerged in 2010, with 0.48% identifying with this ethnic identity, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.21% | 90.43% | -2.98% |
| Black | 5.06% | 7.08% | 39.92% |
| Hispanic | 0.75% | 1.05% | 40% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 0.96% | 28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |