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

Wyland, 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 Wyland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wyland in America

Wyland is the 18467th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wyland surname appeared 1,498 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Wyland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wyland 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 Wyland

The surname Wyland has its origins in England, dating back to the early medieval period. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "wīġ," meaning battle, and "land," meaning land or territory. This suggests that the name Wyland could have originally described someone who possessed or was associated with land meant for martial purposes or perhaps a warrior’s territory.

One of the earliest references to a name similar to Wyland can be found in various historical records dating back to the 12th century. In particular, a notable mention includes a Walter de Wyland, who appeared in a charter in 1185 during the reign of King Henry II. This documentation supports the theory of the name's early establishment in England.

Wyland has also been recorded in different spellings over time, including Wylond and Wiland, demonstrating the fluidity of medieval English orthography. The Domesday Book, a great survey of England completed in 1086, does not contain the name Wyland, but it does reflect the presence of compound names indicating land ownership and military association that could have evolved into such surnames.

Among notable historical figures, we find Sir Thomas Wyland, born around 1350, who served as a knight and was known for his service under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. Another prominent figure is John Wyland, an early 15th-century landowner in Suffolk, whose estate was documented in manorial rolls indicative of the era’s detailed record-keeping practices.

The name Wyland continued to be present in various records, including parish registers and wills. For example, a Thomas Wyland is noted in a 1567 record as a significant farmer in Kent, contributing to the agrarian economy of the time. Similarly, Eleanor Wyland, recorded in 1618, was a notable beneficiary in a will that highlighted her family's moderately affluent status in Yorkshire.

Another individual of historical significance is Reverend William Wyland, born in 1692 and active until his death in 1757, who was a well-respected clergyman in the parish of St. Mary's in Hertfordshire. His sermons and ecclesiastical duties have been noted in the parish archives, reflecting the family's continued prominence.

The variations in spelling and the appearance of the surname Wyland in different geographic regions of England suggest a broad but sometimes unrecorded influence. Furthermore, the association of individuals with the surname in historical documents highlights their engagement in various aspects of medieval and pre-modern English society. This surname, steeped in history, carries with it the legacy of generations tied to England's rich medieval past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wyland

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

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

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