Explore the Family Name Waterland
The meaning of Waterland
English (Lincolnshire): probably of Dutch origin, from the region of Waterland in North Holland, centered on the town of Broek. This is probably one of the surnames brought to Lincolnshire by Dutch drainage engineers at the end of the 16th century.
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How common is the last name Waterland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Waterland has seen a rise in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 125,639 while in 2010, it climbed to 116,829 - an improvement of approximately 7 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 18.25 percent during this period, growing from 126 in 2000 to 149 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #125,639 | #116,829 | 7.01% |
| Count | 126 | 149 | 18.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waterland
In terms of ethnic identity, the Waterland surname showed some variation between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander holding this surname in 2000, by 2010, they represented 3.36 percent of the Waterlands. The percentage of individuals identifying as White increased from 87.30 in 2000 to 91.28 in 2010. However, the representation of those with Hispanic ethnicity decreased slightly, from 4.76 to 4.70. The categories of Two or More Races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either registered zero or the data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.3% | 91.28% | 4.56% |
| Hispanic | 4.76% | 4.7% | -1.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.36% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.76% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |