Explore the Family Name Rylander
The meaning of Rylander
Swedish: possibly a variant of Rydlander, an ornamental, topographic or habitational name composed of the placename element ryd ‘woodland clearing’ + -lander, a hybrid suffix from land ‘land’ and -ander, derived from Greek anēr (genitive andros) ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Alf, Bergit, Erik, Erland, Thor.
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How common is the last name Rylander in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rylander saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 22,753rd most popular surname, but fell to 23,604th in 2010, marking a 3.74% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals with the Rylander surname increased by 2.09%, rising from 1,053 in 2000 to 1,075 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,753 | #23,604 | -3.74% |
| Count | 1,053 | 1,075 | 2.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.36 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rylander
The ethnic identity associated with the Rylander surname also saw shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Whites with this surname decreased by 2.84%, going from 81.96% in 2000 to 79.63% in 2010. The representation of Blacks increased by 14.72%, accounting for 12.16% in 2000 and 13.95% in 2010. The Hispanic population experienced a slight increase of 5.47%, while those identifying as two or more races remained relatively stable with a 2.11% increase. Notably, there was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation in 2000, however, these figures changed in 2010 with a small percentage of 0.56% and 0.74% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.96% | 79.63% | -2.84% |
| Black | 12.16% | 13.95% | 14.72% |
| Hispanic | 2.56% | 2.7% | 5.47% |
| Two or More Races | 2.37% | 2.42% | 2.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |