Explore the Family Name Elbrecht
The meaning of Elbrecht
German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements agil ‘point, edge (of a sword)’ + berht ‘bright, famous’. Compare Elbert. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Hermann.
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How common is the last name Elbrecht in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Elbrecht has shown an increase between 2000 and 2010. The name ranked 78,838th in 2000 and rose to 73,215th by 2010, representing a growth of 7.13%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 225 to 265 during this period, reflecting a rise of 17.78%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Elbrecht per 100,000 increased by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #73,215 | 7.13% |
| Count | 225 | 265 | 17.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elbrecht
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Elbrecht surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.89% of individuals bearing this name identified as White, but this figure dropped to 91.70% by 2010. Over the same decade, the percentage identifying as Hispanic rose from 2.22% to 5.66%, a substantial increase of 154.95%. However, there were no individuals with the Elbrecht surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Notably, the 2010 census marked the first instance of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 91.7% | -5.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 5.66% | 154.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |