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

Worland, 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 Worland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Worland in America

Worland is the 28065th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Worland surname appeared 853 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 Worland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Worland 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 Worland

The surname Worland likely originates from England, dating back to medieval times. Derived from locational origins, it is connected to places named Worlington in Suffolk and Devon, England. The name Worland is believed to stem from the Old English elements "weorf" meaning cattle and "land," signifying a land suitable for grazing livestock.

Earliest records show various spellings of the name such as "Wurleton" or "Worlington" in historical documents, including the Domesday Book of 1086. During this period, locations with names similar to Worland indicated their importance in local agriculture and economy, specifically livestock farming.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname appears in the England Subsidy Rolls of 1327 under "John de Worletone." This suggests that the surname was adopted by people living near or originating from the described areas. Other early records include Simon Worland documented in 1379 Poll Tax records from Yorkshire.

In the 16th century, the name appears more prominently. An example is Thomas Worland (1520-1585), a landowner in Suffolk, whose family played a role in local administration and agriculture. Another notable individual is Richard Worland (1590-1654), an English merchant who engaged in trade with the Low Countries and expanded the family’s business reach.

By the 18th century, the name Worland surfaces in colonial America. William Worland (1703-1763) emigrated from England to the Virginia Colony, where his descendants became part of the early American fabric. His lineage contributed to local governance and development.

In the 19th century, John Worland (1832-1901), an English industrialist, made significant advancements in textile manufacturing in Manchester. His contributions to the industry were noteworthy during the industrial revolution, impacting economic growth and technology.

Throughout history, the surname Worland has been associated with agriculture, trade, and industry, tracing back to its medieval English roots. The various individuals bearing this name have marked their presence in local histories and contributed to broader societal progress.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Worland

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

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

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