Find out how popular the last name Aadland is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Aadland.

Aadland, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Aadland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aadland in America

Aadland is the 54990th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aadland surname appeared 374 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Aadland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aadland to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Aadland

The surname AADLAND is of Norwegian origin, dating back to the 16th century. It likely originated from the Old Norse word "aaðal," meaning "noble" or "aristocratic," combined with the suffix "-land," signifying a place or region. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals from a noble or prominent area in Norway.

The earliest recorded instances of the AADLAND surname can be found in Norwegian parish records from the mid-16th century. One notable example is Olav Aadland, born in 1567 in the village of Aadland, located in the western region of Norway.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various historical documents, such as land deeds and church records. One notable figure was Hans Aadland (1624-1695), a wealthy landowner and merchant from the town of Bergen.

During the 19th century, the AADLAND surname gained more prominence, with several individuals achieving notable accomplishments. Johan Aadland (1817-1892) was a respected Norwegian author and poet, known for his works capturing the traditional rural life of Norway.

In the early 20th century, Knut Aadland (1901-1978) was a prominent Norwegian politician and member of the Norwegian Parliament, representing the Labor Party for several terms.

Another notable figure was Astrid Aadland (1928-2018), a renowned Norwegian actress and singer who gained fame for her performances on stage and in films throughout the mid-20th century.

While the AADLAND surname is relatively uncommon outside of Norway, it has been carried to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. Some variations in spelling, such as Aadalen or Aadalen, may also exist due to regional dialects or transcription errors over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aadland

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Aadland.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Aadland was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Aadland has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Aadland was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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