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

Eland, 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 Eland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eland in America

Eland is the 35489th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eland surname appeared 634 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 Eland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eland 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 Eland

The surname ELAND has its origins in the Low Countries of Europe, specifically in the Netherlands and Belgium. It is believed to have emerged sometime in the medieval period, likely derived from the Dutch word "eland," which means "elk" or "moose." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who resided near or worked with these animals.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ELAND surname can be found in Dutch records from the 16th century. In 1587, a document from the city of Leiden mentions a person named Jan Eland. This indicates that the name was already well-established in the Netherlands by that time.

During the 17th century, as Dutch settlers began to explore and colonize parts of North America and the Caribbean, the ELAND name was carried to these new territories. For example, in 1657, a man named Cornelis Eland was listed among the early settlers of the Dutch colony of New Netherland, which later became New York.

The ELAND surname also has a presence in the historical records of England. In the late 17th century, a family bearing this name resided in the county of Yorkshire. One notable member was William Eland, who was born in 1677 and served as a member of the English Parliament.

In the 19th century, an Englishman named Charles Eland (1810-1884) gained fame as an explorer and author. He traveled extensively in South America and wrote several books about his adventures, including "Travels in Brazil" and "Expeditions in the Valley of the Amazons."

Another notable figure with the ELAND surname was the Dutch painter and engraver, Hendrik Eland (1602-1665). He was known for his landscapes and city views, many of which depicted scenes from his native Amsterdam.

The ELAND name has also been associated with various place names throughout Europe. For instance, there is a village called Elandsgracht in the Dutch province of Friesland, which may have derived its name from the ELAND surname or vice versa.

While the ELAND surname is not among the most common in the world, it has a long and diverse history, spanning multiple countries and several centuries. From its likely origins as a descriptive name in the Netherlands, it has since spread to various parts of the globe, carried by individuals who have left their mark in various fields, including exploration, art, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eland

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

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

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