Explore the Family Name Wyland
The meaning of Wyland
Americanized form of German Weiland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wyland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wyland has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 16,859th and had 1,558 bearers in the United States. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 18,467 with a count of 1,498 individuals carrying this surname, marking a 3.85% decrease from 2000. The proportion of the US population with this last name also decreased by 12.07%, going from 0.58 per 100,000 people in 2000 to 0.51 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,859 | #18,467 | -9.54% |
| Count | 1,558 | 1,498 | -3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.51 | -12.07% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wyland
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of those with the surname Wyland identify as White, with percentages of 95.31% in 2000 and slightly higher at 95.66% in 2010. A notable increase is observed in the Hispanic group, which rose from 0.96% in 2000 to 1.87% in 2010, an upsurge of almost 95%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races, however, declined by over half from 1.99% to 0.87%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased slightly from 0.83% to 0.73%. The surname did not appear among those who self-identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.31% | 95.66% | 0.37% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 1.87% | 94.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 0.87% | -56.28% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.83% | 0.73% | -12.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |