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

Farland, 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 Farland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Farland in America

Farland is the 31554th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Farland surname appeared 733 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 Farland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Farland 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 Farland

The surname Farland has its origins tracing back to the medieval era in England. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "feor" meaning distant or far, and "land" referring to an area or region. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a far or distant land.

In the 12th century, the name Farland appeared in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, one of the earliest administrative records in England. This indicates that families with this surname were present in the northern regions of the country during this period.

By the 13th century, variations of the spelling started to emerge, including Farlande, Farlond, and Farlaunde. These different spellings were likely influenced by regional dialects and the evolving nature of the English language over time.

One notable early bearer of the name was Sir John Farland, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III in the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years' War in 1346. His bravery and loyalty were recognized, and he was granted lands in the county of Somerset.

In the 15th century, the Farland surname was also found in records from the county of Lincolnshire. This suggests that the name had spread to different parts of England by this time.

Another prominent figure was William Farland, born in 1523 in Wiltshire. He was a respected scholar and author, known for his works on philosophy and theology during the Renaissance period.

During the 17th century, the name Farland was associated with several place names in England, such as Farland's Manor in Hampshire and Farland's Croft in Northumberland. These place names likely derived from families who owned or resided in those areas.

In the 18th century, the Farland surname gained recognition through the accomplishments of Samuel Farland, a renowned architect born in 1692 in London. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the St. Paul's Church in Bristol and the Guildhall in Bath.

As the centuries progressed, the Farland name continued to be carried by individuals across various fields, such as politics, literature, and the arts. Some notable examples include Elizabeth Farland, a celebrated poet born in 1810 in Yorkshire, and Thomas Farland, a member of the British Parliament representing Dorset in the late 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Farland

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

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

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