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

Volland, 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 Volland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Volland in America

Volland is the 50275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Volland surname appeared 416 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 Volland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Volland 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 Volland

The surname Volland has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "volk," meaning "people" or "folk," combined with the suffix "-land," which refers to a region or area. This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone residing in a populated area or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Volland name can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, dating back to the early 1400s. These documents mention a certain Hans Volland, a merchant who lived and worked in the city during that time period.

In the 16th century, the name Volland appeared in various historical records across different regions of Germany. For example, in the town of Rostock, there is a mention of a family named Volland who owned a bakery and were respected members of the local community.

As the name spread throughout Germany, it underwent several spelling variations, such as Volandt, Vollandt, and Vollant. These variations were often due to regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes who recorded the name in official documents.

One notable figure who bore the Volland surname was Johann Volland, a German painter and engraver born in Nuremberg in 1670. He was known for his detailed etchings and engravings, many of which depicted religious scenes and landscapes.

Another significant individual with this surname was Friedrich Volland, a German architect and urban planner who lived from 1835 to 1900. He was responsible for the design and construction of several iconic buildings in Berlin, including the Reichstaggebäude, which served as the meeting place for the German parliament.

In the 19th century, a branch of the Volland family emigrated from Germany to the United States. One notable member of this branch was August Volland, a prolific children's book writer and illustrator born in 1865. His works, which often featured vibrant illustrations and whimsical stories, were popular among American children at the time.

Another noteworthy figure with the Volland surname was Karl Volland, a German mathematician and physicist who lived from 1870 to 1947. He made significant contributions to the study of differential equations and was widely recognized for his work in theoretical physics.

Over the centuries, the Volland name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, architects, writers, and scholars. While its exact origins remain shrouded in the mists of time, the surname stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Germany and the diverse stories that have shaped its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Volland

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

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

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