Explore the Family Name Orland
The meaning of Orland
1. Jewish (from Austrian Galicia and Ukraine): from German Ohrland ‘ear land’, one of the surnames randomly assigned by Austrian clerks. The choice of the surname could be influenced by the personal name Aaron. 2. Norwegian (Ørland): habitational name from the farm name Ørland in Rogaland, a compound of ør ‘alder (tree)’ and land ‘(piece of) land, farmstead’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Orland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Orland saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Orland held rank 49,471 among all surnames. However, by 2010, it had dropped to rank 54,752, a decline of around 10.67%. The count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 399 in 2000 to 376 in 2010, marking a drop of approximately 5.76%. Thus, the proportion of people named Orland per 100,000 decreased by 13.33%, from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #54,752 | -10.67% |
| Count | 399 | 376 | -5.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Orland
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Orland, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominance of the White ethnicity, accounting for 93.48% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.35% in 2010. The Hispanic representation was stable, constituting 3.76% in 2000 and reducing slightly to 3.72% in 2010. Individuals identified as Black made up 1.50% in 2000, but the number was suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation emerged in 2010 at 1.60%, while the category of two or more races and the American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0 throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.48% | 93.35% | -0.14% |
| Hispanic | 3.76% | 3.72% | -1.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.5% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |