2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Saland
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a place name or related to salt production.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Saland. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Saland surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Saland in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Saland, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Saland
The surname SALAND is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period around the 11th or 12th century. It is thought to be derived from an Old English topographic name, possibly related to the Old English word "salund," which means "a willow tree."
This surname may have initially referred to someone who lived near a willow tree or in an area where willows were abundant. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked with willow wood or wicker, which was commonly used for basket-making and other crafts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the SALAND surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, a historical record dating back to 1273. This document mentions a John Salund, which is believed to be an early spelling variation of the surname.
In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Salelaund and Salelond, in records from counties like Somerset and Lincolnshire. This suggests that the surname had spread to different regions of England over time.
Notable individuals with the SALAND surname include William Saland, a merchant from London who was mentioned in the Court of Husting Wills in 1439. Another early bearer of the name was John Saland, a resident of Oxfordshire who was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of 1524.
In the 16th century, the SALAND surname can be found in parish records from areas like Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. One notable individual from this period was Thomas Saland, who was born in Evesham, Worcestershire, in 1542 and later became a respected clergyman.
Moving into the 17th century, the surname appeared in various spellings, such as Salland and Saylond, in records from counties like Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire. One notable individual from this era was Richard Saland, a landowner from Nottinghamshire who was mentioned in the Hearth Tax records of 1674.
As the centuries progressed, the SALAND surname continued to be found in various regions of England, with some bearers of the name achieving notable status. For example, in the 19th century, there was a Samuel Saland, born in 1825 in Leicestershire, who became a respected scholar and author.
Overall, the SALAND surname has a rich history rooted in medieval England, with its origins potentially linked to topographic or occupational references related to willow trees or wicker crafts. Despite variations in spelling over time, the name has persisted and been borne by individuals from various parts of the country throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Saland
Among Census respondents with the surname Saland, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Saland bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Saland surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino6.9% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Saland
Saland appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+9 bearers (+8.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,600 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.4%) | Up 7,600 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Saland surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #145,028 | 5.0% |
| Count | 107 | 116 | 8.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Saland bearers went from 107 to 116 (+8.4% change). The surname moved up 7,600 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #145,028.
FAQ
Saland surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Saland?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Saland. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Saland?
Saland ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Saland. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Saland.
Has Saland become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Saland went from 107 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 9 (+8.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Saland?
Among Census respondents with the surname Saland, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Saland in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Saland appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.2%), Hispanic (6.9%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Saland (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Saland mean?
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a place name or related to salt production. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Saland (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Saland?
See how many people are called Saland on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.