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

Nylander, 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 Nylander surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nylander in America

Nylander is the 26086th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nylander surname appeared 939 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 Nylander.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nylander 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 Nylander

The surname Nylander has its origins in Sweden, dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Swedish word "ny," meaning "new," and "land," meaning "land" or "ground." The name likely referred to someone who had recently acquired or settled on a piece of land.

During the medieval period, many Swedish surnames were formed by combining descriptive words related to a person's occupation, physical characteristics, or location. Nylander was likely used to identify individuals who had established themselves on newly acquired or cleared land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nylander can be found in the Swedish church records from the late 16th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Nylænder" and "Nylænder," reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

In the 17th century, the name Nylander appeared in historical documents associated with the Swedish colonization of America. One notable individual was Sven Skute Nylander, a Swedish military officer and explorer who played a significant role in the establishment of the Swedish colony of New Sweden, located along the Delaware River in the present-day states of Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Another notable figure was Gustaf Nylander (1821-1888), a Swedish-born American artist and pioneer of the Hudson River School of landscape painting. He immigrated to the United States in the mid-19th century and is renowned for his depictions of the natural landscapes of the American Northeast.

In the 19th century, the name Nylander was also associated with the Swedish scientific community. Vilhelm Nylander (1822-1899) was a renowned Swedish botanist and lichenologist who made significant contributions to the study of lichens. His work included the classification and naming of numerous lichen species.

Another notable individual was Karin Nylander (1903-1998), a Swedish actress and singer who gained fame in the early 20th century for her performances in revues and musical comedies. She was highly regarded for her talent and versatility on stage.

Throughout history, the surname Nylander has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including explorers, artists, scientists, and performers. While the name originated in Sweden, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nylander

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

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

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