Explore the Family Name Olund
The meaning of Olund
1. Swedish (Ölund): ornamental name composed of ö ‘island’ + lund ‘grove’. Compare Ohlund. 2. In some cases possibly also an altered form of Swedish Ålund (see Alund). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Lennart, Sven.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Olund in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Olund has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 49,471st most popular and increased to a rank of 48,060 by 2010, representing an overall change of 2.85%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased over that decade from 399 to 440, indicating a 10.28% growth. However, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #48,060 | 2.85% |
| Count | 399 | 440 | 10.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Olund
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Olund, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, predominantly falls within the White category. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of those with this surname identified as White. There was a minor decrease in this percentage from 97.99% in 2000 to 97.50% in 2010. Over the same period, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identification within the bearers of this surname, increasing from 0% in 2000 to 1.82% in 2010. No significant changes were observed among other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.99% | 97.5% | -0.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |