Explore the Family Name Netland
The meaning of Netland
Norwegian: habitational name from any of the seven farmsteads in Agder and Rogaland, named in Old Norse as Nesland ‘the farm (land) on the headland (nes)’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Anders, Arlys, Bernt, Bjorn.
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How common is the last name Netland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Netland showed an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 61,855 but improved its standing to 59,742 by 2010, a change of 3.42 ranks. The count of individuals bearing this surname also saw an upward trend from 303 to 338 during this period, marking an 11.55% increase. However, there was no change in the proportion per 100k over these ten years, remaining stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #59,742 | 3.42% |
| Count | 303 | 338 | 11.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Netland
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Netland surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, constituting 96.7% and 97.04% respectively based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. A notable change occurred within the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, which went from zero representation in 2000 to 1.48% in 2010. There were zero occurrences reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and Black categories for both years. Some of the data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 97.04% | 0.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |