Explore the Family Name Nodland
The meaning of Nodland
Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name in southwestern Norway, probably composed of Old Norse nata ‘small nettle’ + land ‘(piece of) land, farmstead’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Borge, Gudmund, Karsten.
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How common is the last name Nodland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nodland has slightly declined in the United States over a decade. Ranked 66,878th most popular in 2000, it fell to the 70,833rd position by 2010, marking a decrease of 5.91%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname remained constant at 276, indicating no growth or reduction in the number of people named Nodland. The proportion per 100,000 residents went down by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #70,833 | -5.91% |
| Count | 276 | 276 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nodland
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of Nodlands are White, accounting for 97.46% of the total in 2000 and even increasing to 98.19% by 2010. Interestingly, there were no recorded instances of the Nodland surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identified as having two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during both census years. This indicates a strong association of the Nodland surname with White ethnicity over the period studied.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.46% | 98.19% | 0.75% |
| 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% |