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

Darland, 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 Darland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Darland in America

Darland is the 16004th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Darland surname appeared 1,814 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Darland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Darland 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 Darland

The surname DARLAND is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 11th century. It is thought to derive from a place name, most likely a small village or hamlet that no longer exists or has been absorbed into a larger town or city.

One theory suggests that the name DARLAND may come from the Old English words "deor" meaning "deer" and "land" referring to a tract of land or territory. This could indicate that the surname originated from a location that was once known for its deer population or as a hunting ground.

Another possibility is that DARLAND is a variant spelling or contracted form of a longer place name, such as "Derelande" or "Deerland." Unfortunately, due to the lack of comprehensive historical records from that era, the exact origin and meaning of the name remain uncertain.

The earliest known recorded instance of the surname DARLAND appears in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where a Richard de Derland is mentioned as a landowner. This suggests that the name was already well-established by the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the surname is found in various records, including the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1379, which list a John Darland as a taxpayer. This indicates that the name had spread to different regions of England by that time.

One notable bearer of the DARLAND surname was Sir William Darland (1480-1554), a prominent merchant and alderman in the City of London during the reign of King Henry VIII. He served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1542 and was known for his philanthropic efforts, including the establishment of several charitable foundations.

Another individual of historical significance was Richard Darland (1658-1739), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford from 1720 to 1724.

In the 18th century, the name DARLAND appeared in various parish records and directories, such as the Gloucestershire Parish Registers, which mentioned a family by the name of Darland residing in the village of Painswick in the mid-1700s.

William Darland (1801-1879), born in Somerset, England, was a notable engineer and inventor who contributed to the development of early steam engines and railway technology during the Industrial Revolution.

Throughout its history, the surname DARLAND has been subject to various spelling variations, including Darlande, Derlande, and Derland, reflecting the inconsistencies in record-keeping and regional dialects of the time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Darland

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

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

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