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

Aasland, 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 Aasland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aasland in America

Aasland is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aasland surname appeared 146 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 Aasland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aasland 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 Aasland

The surname Aasland originates from Norway, with its roots dating back to the 9th century. It is derived from the Old Norse words "ås" and "land," which collectively mean "the land by the ridge." This name was likely given to individuals who lived near or owned land situated near a ridge or elevated terrain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aasland can be found in the Gulating Law, a Norwegian regional law code from the 12th century. The name is mentioned in reference to a landowner named Thorstein Aasland, who lived in the region of Vestlandet.

During the Viking Age, the Aasland name was particularly prevalent in the western regions of Norway, including the areas around Bergen and Stavanger. It is believed that some individuals bearing this name may have been among the Vikings who ventured to Iceland and other parts of the North Atlantic during the 9th and 10th centuries.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Erling Aasland is recorded as having been a skilled navigator and shipbuilder. He was instrumental in the development of the iconic Norwegian ships known as "Vikings" or "Langskip," which were used for exploration and trade.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Aasland name appears in various records of land ownership and tax rolls in Norway. One notable individual was Ingrid Aasland, a landowner and farmer who lived in the Hardanger region in the late 17th century.

In the 19th century, several individuals with the Aasland surname made significant contributions to Norwegian culture and society. One such person was Nils Aasland (1833-1912), a renowned painter and artist who is celebrated for his depictions of Norwegian landscapes and rural life.

Another notable figure was Kristian Aasland (1890-1964), a Norwegian politician and leader of the Christian Democratic Party. He served as a member of the Norwegian Parliament (Storting) and played a crucial role in shaping the country's post-World War II policies.

The Aasland name has also been carried by individuals who have made their mark in various fields, such as Sigurd Aasland (1903-1983), a prominent Norwegian architect known for his innovative designs, and Liv Aasland (born 1954), a successful businesswoman and entrepreneur in the technology sector.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aasland

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

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 Aasland 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 Aasland 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 Aasland was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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