Explore the Family Name Ohland
The meaning of Ohland
1. North German: possibly a habitational name from Oland, an island in the Husum district of Schleswig-Holstein, or Ohland in the Rhineland (near Geldern). 2. Swedish: ornamental name composed of an unexplained first element + land ‘land’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Oskar, Theodor.
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How common is the last name Ohland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ohland was ranked 54,880 in popularity in 2000 and slightly decreased to a rank of 55,841 in 2010, marking a small decrease of 1.75%. The actual count of individuals with the Ohland surname rose from 351 in 2000 to 367 in 2010, indicating an increase of 4.56%. However, the proportional representation of this surname per 100,000 people dropped from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, showing a decline of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #55,841 | -1.75% |
| Count | 351 | 367 | 4.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ohland
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the Ohland surname identified as White, accounting for 98.29% in 2000 and 97% in 2010 – a slight decrease of 1.31%. In 2010, there was a small emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander representation at 1.36%, which was not present in 2000. No changes were observed in the categories of Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native since they remained at 0% during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.29% | 97% | -1.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |