Explore the Family Name Okland
The meaning of Okland
Norwegian (Økland): habitational name from any of about 10 farmsteads named Økland or Aukland, from a first element related to auka ‘increase’ + land ‘land’, i.e. a farm where the land under cultivation has been increased. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Henrik, Erik, Hilmer, Kristoffer, Nils.
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How common is the last name Okland in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Okland has experienced a slight decline in the United States. In the year 2000, Okland was ranked as the 64,008th most popular surname in the country and fell to the 69,170th position by 2010, a decrease of 8.06%. The total count of individuals with this last name also dropped slightly from 291 to 284 during the same period, marking a 2.41% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 9.09%, from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #69,170 | -8.06% |
| Count | 291 | 284 | -2.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Okland
The ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Okland has also seen some changes, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. As of 2010, the majority of Oklands identified as White, a slight increase from 91.41% in 2000 to 91.55%. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders increased significantly by 70.87% from 2.06% to 3.52%. Similarly, those identifying as belonging to two or more races rose from 2.41% to 3.52%, a change of 46.06%. Interestingly, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Natives fell dramatically from 3.09% to 0.00%, indicating a complete absence of this group in the Okland surname population by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Hispanic or Black within this surname group for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.41% | 91.55% | 0.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.06% | 3.52% | 70.87% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 3.52% | 46.06% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.09% | 0% | -100% |