Explore the Family Name Oland
The meaning of Oland
Swedish (also Öland): possibly an ornamental name composed of the elements ö ‘island’ + land ‘land’ orpossibly a habitational name taken from the name of an island, Öland. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Oland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Oland has shown a slight decrease in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 42,289 and by 2010, it had slipped to rank 44,872, marking a 6.11% drop. The count of individuals with the Oland surname also fell from 483 in 2000 to 478 in 2010. This represents a modest 1.04% reduction. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Oland per 100,000 decreased by 11.11%, demonstrating a small but noticeable decline in prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,289 | #44,872 | -6.11% |
| Count | 483 | 478 | -1.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oland
The ethnicity associated with the surname Oland has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as White slightly dropped from 91.72% to 90.79%. Hispanic representation also saw a significant dip of 28.37%, falling from 4.97% to 3.56%. On the other hand, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname increased substantially by 63.86%, rising from 1.66% to 2.72%. Interestingly, no Asian/Pacific Islander representation was recorded in 2010, down from 1.45% in 2000. People claiming two or more ethnic identities emerged in the 2010 census, accounting for 2.30% of the Olands, whereas there were none reported in 2000. There was no change in American Indian and Alaskan Native representation during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.72% | 90.79% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 4.97% | 3.56% | -28.37% |
| Black | 1.66% | 2.72% | 63.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |