Explore the Family Name Elberg
The meaning of Elberg
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Ölberg ‘olive mountain’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Symcha. Russian Grigory, Mikhail.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Elberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Elberg has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Elberg was ranked as the 83,965th most popular surname in the United States, with a total count of 208 individuals bearing it. However, by 2010, the surname had dropped to the 110,825th spot, with only 159 individuals carrying the name, marking a decrease of nearly 24% in a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #110,825 | -31.99% |
| Count | 208 | 159 | -23.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.05 | -37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elberg
Regarding ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Elberg identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of Elbergs identified as White, showing minimal change over the decade. There were no recorded instances of Elbergs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The Decennial U.S. Census also reported no significant change in the number of Elbergs identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 95.6% | -0.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |