Explore the Family Name Ela
The meaning of Ela
1. Origin undetermined. 2. Filipino: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ela in the United States?
The surname "Ela" experienced a slight dip in overall popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 53,782 in popularity but fell to 54,178 by 2010, marking a 0.74% decrease. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased during the same period from 360 to 381, a rise of 5.83%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #54,178 | -0.74% |
| Count | 360 | 381 | 5.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ela
In terms of ethnic identity, the Census revealed some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and bearing the Ela surname dramatically increased, from 8.61% to 13.65%, a change of 58.54%. Conversely, the proportion identifying as White decreased from 81.39% to 72.70%. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, up from 3.61% to 4.46%, while the proportion identifying as Black went from none in 2000 to 4.72% in 2010. The category for Two or more races went from 4.44% to zero, and there were no recorded instances of the surname among American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.39% | 72.7% | -10.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.61% | 13.65% | 58.54% |
| Black | 0% | 4.72% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.61% | 4.46% | 23.55% |
| Two or More Races | 4.44% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |