Explore the Family Name Rylant
The meaning of Rylant
Variant of Ryland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rylant in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rylant has seen minor changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The name's rank slightly shifted from 62,396 to 63,068, indicating a marginal decrease of 1.08% in popularity during this period. However, the count of individuals carrying the Rylant surname increased by 5.67%, with a growth from 300 people in 2000 to 317 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #63,068 | -1.08% |
| Count | 300 | 317 | 5.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rylant
The census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Rylant surname. Information from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that in both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of individuals with the Rylant surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.67% to 92.74%. The data for 2010 also indicates an emergence of diversity within this group, as some Rylants began identifying as Hispanic (3.47%) or belonging to two or more races (1.58%). There were no reports of Rylants identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 92.74% | -4.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.47% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |