Explore the Family Name Elbaum
The meaning of Elbaum
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Ölbaum ‘olive tree’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aron, Chaim, Isaak, Avron, Batya, Izak, Jechiel, Shlomo, Shmuel, Yaakov.
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How common is the last name Elbaum in the United States?
The surname Elbaum, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, showed a rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 40,833rd most popular surname, whereas by 2010, its rank had risen to 37,993rd, reflecting an increase of nearly 7%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew significantly during this period, increasing by 15.87% from 504 to 584. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a modest increase of 5.26%, shifting from 0.19 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,833 | #37,993 | 6.96% |
| Count | 504 | 584 | 15.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elbaum
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Elbaum surname identify as White, with the percentage slightly rising from 95.44% in 2000 to 95.55% in 2010. There was no recorded change for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, a notable increase was observed among those identifying as Hispanic, which grew by a substantial 158.82%, though the total percentage remained relatively small, moving from 1.19% to 3.08%. Individuals identifying as two or more races were recorded in 2000 at 2.38%, but this group was not represented in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.44% | 95.55% | 0.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 3.08% | 158.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.38% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |