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

Aland, 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 Aland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aland in America

Aland is the 73911th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aland surname appeared 262 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 Aland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aland 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 Aland

The surname Aland originates from the Scandinavian region, particularly Sweden and Finland. It is believed to have its roots in the Swedish island of Åland, located in the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Finland. The name likely arose as a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers hailed from or resided on this island.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Aland can be traced back to the 13th century in Sweden. Historical records from this period, such as medieval charters and tax rolls, contain references to individuals bearing this surname, often spelled as Åland or Ålander. The island of Åland itself is mentioned in various ancient Norse sagas and Viking chronicles, suggesting a long-standing association between the place and the surname.

In the 14th century, the name Aland appears in the Icelandic sagas, particularly in the Sturlunga saga, which chronicles the lives of Icelandic chieftains and their conflicts with the Norwegian crown. This indicates that individuals bearing this surname may have migrated or been involved in Norse expeditions to Iceland during this time.

One notable figure with the surname Aland was Johan Aland, a Swedish naval officer and explorer who lived from 1677 to 1744. He played a significant role in mapping the Arctic regions and establishing Swedish settlements in present-day Russia during the early 18th century.

Another individual of historical significance was Elias Aland, a German theologian and biblical scholar who lived from 1888 to 1983. He is renowned for his extensive work on the Greek New Testament and his contributions to textual criticism.

In the 19th century, the name Aland gained prominence in Finland, where it is often associated with the Åland Islands, an autonomous region of Finland located in the Baltic Sea. Notable figures from this region include Henning Aland, a Finnish politician and diplomat who served as the Governor of the Åland Islands from 1911 to 1918.

Throughout its history, the surname Aland has also been connected to various place names and localities, such as Åland in Sweden, the Åland Islands in Finland, and possibly even the island of Auland in Norway. The name's variations in spelling, including Ålander, Olander, and Ålund, reflect the linguistic and cultural influences of the regions where it has been prevalent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aland

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

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

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