Explore the Family Name Elchert
The meaning of Elchert
German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements agil ‘point, edge (of a sword)’ + hard ‘hardy, bold’. This surname is virtually non-existing in Germany.
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How common is the last name Elchert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Elchert has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,020 and by 2010 it had climbed to a ranking of 50,960, reflecting a change of 5.66%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased by 14.25% from 358 to 409 within the same period. This growth is mirrored in the proportion per 100k, which rose by 7.69% from 0.13 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #50,960 | 5.66% |
| Count | 358 | 409 | 14.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elchert
Regarding ethnic identity, the majority of individuals bearing the Elchert surname are predominantly White, as indicated by the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 99.44% were identified as white, decreasing slightly to 98.04% by 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname experienced an increase, albeit small, going from 0% in 2000 to 1.96% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, either remained at zero or data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.44% | 98.04% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| 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% |