Explore the Family Name Osterland
The meaning of Osterland
German: habitational or ethnic name, from Middle High German österland ‘country or land lying to the east’, also ‘Austria’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Hans.
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How common is the last name Osterland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Osterland showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,412th most popular, with 246 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 80,419th, with only 236 individuals sharing the surname. This represented a change of -9.54% in rank and a -4.07% decrease in count. The proportion of people with the Osterland surname per 100,000 also dropped by -11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #80,419 | -9.54% |
| Count | 246 | 236 | -4.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Osterland
In terms of ethnicity, nearly all individuals with the Osterland surname identified as White according to both the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, this figure stood at 99.59%, falling slightly to 97.88% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Osterland surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. Similarly, no individuals reported belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.59% | 97.88% | -1.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |