2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Efland
A locational surname referring to someone from Efland, a location in England.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Efland. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Efland surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Efland in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Efland, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Efland
The surname Efland originates from the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes that once inhabited Britain. It is derived from the Old English words "efe," meaning "river," and "land," referring to a piece of land situated near a river.
This name is believed to have originated in the county of Berkshire, England, where several early records of the name can be found. One of the earliest known references to the name dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is recorded as "Evelande."
In the 12th century, the name appeared as "Evelond" in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, indicating that the family had spread to other parts of England during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Sir John Efland, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in Berkshire during the 13th century. Another notable figure was William Efland, a wealthy merchant from London who was mentioned in court records from the 1400s.
During the 16th century, the name was sometimes spelled "Effelande" or "Effland," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling common during that era.
In the 17th century, Thomas Efland, born in 1612, was a successful farmer and landowner in the village of Bray, Berkshire. His grandson, also named Thomas Efland (1672-1741), was a well-respected member of the local gentry.
Another notable bearer of the name was Reverend Robert Efland (1725-1795), a clergyman who served as the vicar of St. Mary's Church in Reading, Berkshire, for over 40 years.
Throughout its history, the Efland surname has been closely associated with the county of Berkshire and its surrounding areas, where many families bearing this name have resided for centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Efland
Among Census respondents with the surname Efland, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Efland bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Efland surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.1% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino8.3% · 9
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Efland
Efland appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-12 bearers (-10.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 22,305 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+6 bearers (+5.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,029 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | -12 bearers (-10.4%) | Down 22,305 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.8%) | Up 7,029 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Efland surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #157,234 | #150,205 | 4.5% |
| Count | 103 | 109 | 5.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 21.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Efland bearers went from 103 to 109 (+5.8% change). The surname moved up 7,029 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #150,205.
FAQ
Efland surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Efland?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Efland. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Efland?
Efland ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Efland. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Efland.
Has Efland become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Efland went from 103 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 6 (+5.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Efland?
Among Census respondents with the surname Efland, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Black (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Efland in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.1% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Efland appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.1%), Hispanic (8.3%), Black (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Efland (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Efland mean?
A locational surname referring to someone from Efland, a location in England. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Efland (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Efland?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.