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

Ifland, 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 Ifland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ifland in America

Ifland is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ifland surname appeared 195 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 Ifland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ifland 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 Ifland

The surname IFLAND originates from Germany, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "ifen," which means "yew tree," and the suffix "-land," indicating a connection to a particular region or landscape.

One of the earliest known references to the IFLAND name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, Germany, dating back to the 12th century. This record mentions an individual named "Ifenlander," which suggests a close resemblance to the modern spelling of IFLAND.

During the 14th century, the IFLAND name appeared in various municipal records and land registries across central Germany. These records often referred to individuals as "von Ifenlande" or "von Ifland," indicating their association with a specific geographic area or estate.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the IFLAND surname was Johann IFLAND (1499-1567), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. He was born in Saxony and later became a prominent figure in the city of Wittenberg.

Another historical figure with the IFLAND surname was Wilhelm IFLAND (1721-1798), a German architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and urban developments in Berlin during the reign of Frederick the Great.

In the 19th century, August Wilhelm IFLAND (1859-1919) was a renowned German dramatist and actor. He was born in Hanover and is widely recognized for his contributions to the development of theatrical realism and his influential acting techniques.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the IFLAND name in the United States can be traced back to the late 18th century, when a family of German immigrants settled in Pennsylvania. Among them was Johann IFLAND (1763-1842), a farmer and landowner who established a homestead in the region.

Throughout history, the IFLAND surname has also been associated with various place names and localities in Germany, such as Iflanden, Iflenheim, and Iflenbach, further solidifying its geographic origins and connections to specific regions within the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ifland

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

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

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