Explore the Family Name Elander
The meaning of Elander
Swedish: ornamental name composed of an unexplained first element + the suffix -ander, derived from Greek anēr (genitive andros) ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Bjorn, Nils.
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How common is the last name Elander in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Elander saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 68,782nd in 2000, it fell to 75,069th in 2010, representing a decline of approximately 9.14%. The total count of people with this surname also reduced from 267 in 2000 to 257 in 2010, marking a decrease of about 3.75%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 10% over the same period, moving from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #75,069 | -9.14% |
| Count | 267 | 257 | -3.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elander
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Elander surname identify as White. The percentage of White people with this surname decreased slightly from 96.63% in 2000 to 94.16% in 2010. Over the same decade, the Hispanic representation within the Elander population saw a slight increase from 2.62% to 2.72%, indicating a growth of 3.82%. However, there were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, those belonging to two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 94.16% | -2.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 2.72% | 3.82% |
| 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% |