Explore the Family Name Unland
The meaning of Unland
North German (Westphalia): topographic name for someone living in or farming an area of infertile land, from Middle Low German unland ‘wasteland’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Unland in the United States?
The surname Unland, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a steady rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Unland was ranked as the 61,713th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed up the ranks to be the 58,182nd most common name. This is a positive change of 5.72% over the decade. The number of people with the surname Unland also rose by 14.8%, from 304 in 2000 to 349 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population grew by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #58,182 | 5.72% |
| Count | 304 | 349 | 14.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Unland
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Unland, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some identifiable changes between 2000 and 2010. The overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, at 95.72% in 2000, though this decreased slightly to 92.55% in 2010. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 2.96% in 2000 to 4.58% in 2010, which represents a significant change of 54.73%. A new category emerged in 2010, with 1.72% of Unlands identifying as belonging to two or more races. However, no Unlands identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.72% | 92.55% | -3.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.96% | 4.58% | 54.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |