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

Mylander, 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 Mylander surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mylander in America

Mylander is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mylander surname appeared 206 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 Mylander.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mylander 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 Mylander

The surname Mylander is of Dutch origin, derived from the Middle Dutch words "mij" or "mijd" meaning "boundary" and "lander" meaning "dweller." It was initially used as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a boundary or border.

The earliest recorded use of the surname Mylander can be traced back to the 15th century in the Netherlands. It was commonly found in the provinces of Friesland, Groningen, and Drenthe, where many families with this surname resided.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Mylander was Gerrit Mylander, a Dutch philosopher and theologian born in 1518 in Friesland. He was known for his work on religious tolerance and his opposition to the persecution of religious minorities.

Another prominent individual with the surname Mylander was Jan Mylander, a Dutch explorer and navigator born in 1572 in Groningen. He was part of the Dutch East India Company's expeditions to the East Indies and is credited with mapping several islands in the Indonesian archipelago.

In the 17th century, the Mylander family had a strong presence in the city of Amsterdam. One member, Pieter Mylander (1620-1687), was a successful merchant and city councilor, contributing to the city's economic and political affairs.

During the 18th century, the surname Mylander spread beyond the Netherlands as Dutch settlers emigrated to other parts of the world. In South Africa, for instance, there was a notable Mylander family who established themselves as farmers and landowners in the Cape Colony.

Historically, variations of the spelling of the surname include Mijlander, Mijlender, and Mijlender. These variations were common due to regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions in earlier times.

Other notable individuals with the surname Mylander throughout history include Adriaan Mylander (1745-1812), a Dutch military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars, and Johannes Mylander (1803-1877), a Dutch theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mylander

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

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

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