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

Oland, 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 Oland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oland in America

Oland is the 44872nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oland surname appeared 478 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 Oland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oland 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 Oland

The surname OLAND is of Swedish origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Swedish island of Öland, located in the Baltic Sea off the southeastern coast of Sweden. The name may have been initially adopted by individuals who hailed from or had a connection to this island.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the OLAND surname can be found in the Swedish Census of 1530, where it appeared as "Olandt." This spelling variation likely stemmed from the island's name, which was commonly written as "Oland" or "Olandt" during that era.

In the 17th century, the OLAND surname gained prominence when Lars Oland, a Swedish merchant and ship owner, established a successful trading business in Stockholm. Born in 1642, Lars Oland played a significant role in the city's maritime commerce, and his descendants continued to carry the family name forward.

Another notable figure bearing the OLAND surname was Johan Oland, a Swedish military officer who served in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). Johan Oland, born in 1602, was recognized for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield, earning him a place in Swedish military history.

In the 19th century, the OLAND name appeared in the records of the Swedish town of Kalmar, where a prominent family of merchants and landowners carried the surname. One of the most notable members of this family was Axel Oland (1820-1892), a successful businessman and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the town's development.

The OLAND surname also found its way to North America, with Swedish immigrants bringing the name to the United States and Canada. One of the earliest documented cases was that of Erik Oland, who arrived in New Sweden (present-day Delaware) in 1638, becoming one of the first Swedish settlers in the region.

In Canada, the OLAND name gained prominence through the Oland Brewery, founded by John Oland (1799-1870) in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1867. The brewery became a successful enterprise, and the Oland family played a significant role in the Canadian brewing industry for generations.

Throughout history, the OLAND surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, military personnel, landowners, and entrepreneurs, all with ties to the Swedish island that gave the name its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oland

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

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

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