Explore the Family Name Norland
The meaning of Norland
1. English: habitational name from Norland in Yorkshire. The placenames derive from Middle English north ‘north, northern’ + lond, land ‘land, tract of land’ (Old English north, land). 2. Norwegian: variant of Nordland. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nils, Erik, Thor, Selmer.
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How common is the last name Norland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Norland has seen a decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 31,924th most popular surname, but fell to the 37,848th position by 2010, marking an 18.56% change. The count of individuals bearing this name also declined from 683 in 2000 to 587 in 2010, reflecting a 14.06% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of people named Norland per 100,000 population decreased by 20%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,924 | #37,848 | -18.56% |
| Count | 683 | 587 | -14.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.2 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Norland
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among those carrying the Norland surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander witnessed a significant increase, going from 0.73% to 1.36%, an 86.3% jump. Conversely, there was a slight decline in those reporting two or more ethnicities, with a change of -3.41%. The majority of Norlands identified as white, though this group saw a minor dip from 96.49% to 95.74%. Those of Hispanic identity remained largely stable, experiencing a small decrease from 1.46% to 1.36%. The proportions of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained at zero throughout the decade, indicating no individuals with the Norland surname reported these ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 95.74% | -0.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 1.36% | 86.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 1.36% | -6.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 0.85% | -3.41% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |