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

Viland, 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 Viland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Viland in America

Viland is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Viland surname appeared 168 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 Viland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Viland 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 Viland

The surname VILAND has its origins in the Scandinavian countries, particularly Norway and Sweden, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse word "vil," meaning "will" or "desire," combined with the suffix "-and," which denotes a person or individual.

In its earliest form, the name was likely spelled as "Viland" or "Villand," and it may have been used to describe someone with a strong will or determination. The name has also been linked to the Swedish town of Villanda, located in the southern province of Skåne, suggesting that it could have originated as a place name before becoming a surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VILAND surname can be found in the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of medieval Norwegian documents from the 12th to the 16th centuries. In this collection, a man named Erling Viland is mentioned in a document dated 1325, indicating that the name was in use during that time.

Another notable historical figure bearing the VILAND surname was Hans Viland, a Norwegian merchant and ship owner who lived in the 17th century. He was involved in the lucrative trade between Norway and the Netherlands, and his name appears in various ship manifests and commercial records from that era.

In the 18th century, a Swedish man named Erik Viland (1725-1797) gained recognition as a skilled woodcarver and sculptor. His work can be found in several churches and public buildings in southern Sweden, reflecting the artistic traditions of that region.

During the 19th century, the VILAND surname appeared in Iceland, where a man named Jón Viland (1832-1912) was a prominent farmer and landowner in the northern part of the country. He played a significant role in the development of agriculture and rural communities in that region.

Another notable figure bearing the VILAND surname was Ingrid Viland (1890-1972), a Norwegian author and playwright who wrote several novels and plays that explored themes of rural life and the struggles of women in her era. Her works were widely acclaimed and contributed to the literary landscape of Norway in the early 20th century.

These are just a few examples of the historical presence of the VILAND surname across Scandinavia and beyond, reflecting its enduring legacy and the diverse backgrounds of those who have carried this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Viland

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

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

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