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

Netland, 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 Netland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Netland in America

Netland is the 59742nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Netland surname appeared 338 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 Netland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Netland 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 Netland

The surname Netland originated in Norway and derives from the Old Norse words "net" meaning a fishing net and "land" meaning land or territory. This suggests the name was initially given to someone who lived near fishing grounds or had some association with the fishing trade.

The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 13th century in the coastal regions of western Norway, particularly around the towns of Bergen and Stavanger. These areas had a strong seafaring and fishing tradition, lending credence to the name's origins.

One of the first documented references to the Netland name can be found in the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of medieval Norwegian diplomas and manuscripts. An entry from 1287 mentions a "Thorstein Netland" who was involved in a land dispute in the village of Jæren.

As the name spread, variations in spelling emerged, such as Nætland, Nettelande, and Netteland. These were likely due to regional dialects and the evolution of the Norwegian language over time.

Notable individuals with the Netland surname include:

1. Olav Netland (1518-1592), a prominent merchant and ship owner from Bergen who played a role in establishing trade routes between Norway and the Netherlands.

2. Kari Netland (1667-1731), a farmer and landowner from the Ryfylke region, known for her philanthropic efforts in establishing a school for underprivileged children.

3. Jens Netland (1795-1870), a sea captain and explorer who was one of the first Norwegians to navigate and map the treacherous waters of the Antarctic Peninsula.

4. Ingrid Netland (1844-1924), a renowned folk artist and woodcarver from the village of Sauda, whose intricate designs and motifs were widely celebrated.

5. Bjørn Netland (1904-1987), a prominent Norwegian author and playwright whose works often explored themes of coastal life and the struggles of the fishing community.

While the surname Netland is not among the most common in Norway today, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the country's maritime and fishing traditions, particularly along the western coastline.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Netland

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

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

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