Explore the Family Name Sweetland
The meaning of Sweetland
English: habitational name from Sweetlands Farm in Upottery (Devon), perhaps from Old English swēte ‘sweet, pure, pleasant’ + land ‘land’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sweetland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sweetland has notably increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,428th in the United States and was represented by 1,012 individuals. By 2010, this ranking had improved to 22,618th with a total count of 1,135 individuals bearing the surname Sweetland, marking an increase of 3.46% in rank and 12.15% in count. There was, however, no significant change in the proportion per 100k of the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,428 | #22,618 | 3.46% |
| Count | 1,012 | 1,135 | 12.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sweetland
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census revealed that the majority of individuals with the surname Sweetland identify as White, making up 89.52% of the total in 2010, down slightly from 92.19% in 2000. The number of those identifying as Black or Hispanic saw a rise, with increases of 33.76% and 24.7% respectively between 2000 and 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of Sweetlands identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 31.25%. The group identifying with two or more races experienced the largest growth, surging by 110.09%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category also rose, increasing by 79.66%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.19% | 89.52% | -2.9% |
| Black | 2.37% | 3.17% | 33.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 3.08% | 24.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 2.29% | 110.09% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.59% | 1.06% | 79.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.28% | 0.88% | -31.25% |