Explore the Family Name Ehrsam
The meaning of Ehrsam
German and Swiss German: nickname from Middle High German ērsam ‘having honor and esteem’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Fritz, Kurt, Lorenz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Ehrsam in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ehrsam has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ehrsam was ranked the 42,830th most popular name in the United States, with 476 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, its rank had slipped slightly to 45,253, and the number of people with this surname had dropped to 473, representing a change of -5.66 in ranking and -0.63 in count. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.11% during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,830 | #45,253 | -5.66% |
| Count | 476 | 473 | -0.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ehrsam
The ethnicity associated with the surname Ehrsam is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.43% of those with the Ehrsam surname identified as White, and this percentage slightly increased to 97.04% in 2010. The second most reported ethnic identity was Hispanic, which decreased from 3.15% in 2000 to 2.33% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native carrying the Ehrsam surname in either year. Similarly, there were no reported instances of those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.43% | 97.04% | 0.63% |
| Hispanic | 3.15% | 2.33% | -26.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |