Explore the Family Name Varland
The meaning of Varland
Norwegian: habitational name from either of two farmsteads in Rogaland, named in Old Norse as Vǫrthuland, a compound of vartha ‘beacon, cairn’ + land ‘(piece of) land, farmstead’.
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How common is the last name Varland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Varland has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Varland ranked as the 63,812th most popular surname, but by 2010, it slipped to the 68,949th position, a decrease of 8.05 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 292 in 2000 to 285 in 2010, indicating a 2.4 percent decrease. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 also fell by 9.09 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #68,949 | -8.05% |
| Count | 292 | 285 | -2.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Varland
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Varland surname identify as White, though there was a slight decrease in this percentage from 95.55 percent in 2000 to 94.74 percent in 2010. No Varland surname-holders identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a change noted in those identifying with two or more races. While in 2000, no one with the surname Varland identified with two or more races, this number increased to 1.75 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.55% | 94.74% | -0.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |