Explore the Family Name Westland
The meaning of Westland
Scottish and English: topographic name from Middle English and Scots west + land ‘land, arable field’, perhaps used as a placename, of which there are a number of minor examples from Devon to Bute. ‘Westlandis, called the Leyes of Tullochaddie’ were granted to the Marquis of Huntly in 1638.
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How common is the last name Westland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Westland has seen a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 43,708th in 2000, it fell to 50,771st place in 2010, a decrease of approximately 16.16%. The number of individuals with the Westland surname also decreased during this time frame, from 465 people in 2000 to 411 people in 2010. This represents an 11.61% decrease. The proportion of people named Westland per 100,000 people also saw a decrease, falling by 17.65%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #50,771 | -16.16% |
| Count | 465 | 411 | -11.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Westland
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Westland surname identify as White. In 2000, this figure was at 94.62% and slightly increased to 95.38% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of Black people with the Westland surname saw a decrease from 2.58% in 2000 to 2.19% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a recorded presence of Asian/Pacific Islander within the Westland surname holders in 2010, making up 1.22% of the population, whereas no such presence was reported in the 2000 census. There were no changes observed for those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories remaining at 0% in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.62% | 95.38% | 0.8% |
| Black | 2.58% | 2.19% | -15.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |