2000
#120,330
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 133
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Fundingsland
A habitational surname referring to someone from a place with fertile land.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Fundingsland. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fundingsland 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Fundingsland in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fundingsland, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fundingsland
The surname FUNDINGSLAND is believed to have originated in the Scandinavian countries, particularly in Norway, during the medieval period. It is a locational surname, derived from a specific place or geographic feature, indicating that the earliest bearers of this name likely resided in or were associated with a location bearing a similar name.
One possible theory suggests that the name FUNDINGSLAND may have its roots in the Old Norse language, with "fund" meaning "discovery" or "find," and "land" referring to a piece of land or territory. This could imply that the name was initially given to someone who discovered or settled in a particular area, subsequently adopting the place name as their surname.
Historical records and manuscripts from the 13th and 14th centuries contain occasional references to individuals bearing variations of the FUNDINGSLAND surname. For instance, a document from the Norwegian National Archives dated 1298 mentions a landowner named Olaf Fundingssøn, whose patronymic suggests a connection to the FUNDINGSLAND lineage.
The earliest documented instance of the FUNDINGSLAND surname itself can be traced back to a Norwegian census record from 1567, which lists a farmer named Torstein FUNDINGSLAND residing in the village of Voss, located in the western region of Norway. This region, known for its picturesque landscapes and mountainous terrain, may have influenced the naming of the FUNDINGSLAND family.
Notable individuals who carried the FUNDINGSLAND surname throughout history include:
1. Ingrid FUNDINGSLAND (1825-1901), a renowned Norwegian folk singer and storyteller, renowned for preserving traditional Norwegian ballads and tales.
2. Hans FUNDINGSLAND (1878-1944), a Norwegian-American engineer and inventor, best known for his contributions to the development of early hydroelectric power systems in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
3. Knut FUNDINGSLAND (1910-1988), a Norwegian-born American artist and sculptor, whose works were heavily influenced by the rugged landscapes of his homeland.
4. Gudrun FUNDINGSLAND (1934-2012), a prominent Norwegian linguist and professor at the University of Oslo, recognized for her research on the syntax and semantics of the Norwegian language.
5. Bjørn FUNDINGSLAND (born 1962), a successful Norwegian businessman and entrepreneur, who co-founded one of the largest telecommunications companies in Scandinavia.
While the FUNDINGSLAND surname may have evolved and spread to other parts of the world over time, its origins can be traced back to the rugged landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Norway, where it emerged as a locational surname reflecting the unique geography and history of the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fundingsland
Among Census respondents with the surname Fundingsland, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Fundingsland 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 Fundingsland surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.4% · 106
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fundingsland
Fundingsland 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
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
-10 bearers (-7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,119 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-13 bearers (-10.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,997 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #120,330 | 133 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-7.5%) | Down 16,119 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.6%) | Down 12,997 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 Fundingsland 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 | #136,449 | #149,446 | -9.5% |
| Count | 123 | 110 | -10.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fundingsland bearers went from 123 to 110 (-10.6% change). The surname moved down 12,997 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #149,446.
FAQ
Fundingsland surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fundingsland?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Fundingsland. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Fundingsland?
Fundingsland ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Fundingsland. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Fundingsland.
Has Fundingsland become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fundingsland went from 123 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 13 (-10.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Fundingsland?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fundingsland, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and Hispanic (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 Fundingsland in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.4% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fundingsland appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%), Hispanic (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 Fundingsland (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 Fundingsland mean?
A habitational surname referring to someone from a place with fertile land. 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 Fundingsland (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 last name Fundingsland?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Fundingsland is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.