Explore the Family Name Elderkin
The meaning of Elderkin
English (Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire): perhaps a variant of Elkin, with an intrusive -d- giving rise to Eldekin and Elderkin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Elderkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Elderkin" saw a slight decrease in popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 30,120 to 30,477, reflecting a fall of 1.19%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.36% during the same period, rising from 734 to 766 people. The proportion of Elderkins per 100,000 individuals also experienced a small decrease of 3.7%, shifting from 0.27 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,120 | #30,477 | -1.19% |
| Count | 734 | 766 | 4.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elderkin
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes over a decade. In 2000, 89.78% of Elderkins identified as White, but this decreased slightly to 87.99% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic showed significant growth, jumping from 1.91% to 3.39%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native experienced a decline, falling from 3.54% to 3.26%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2010, down from 0.68% and 1.36% respectively in 2000. The proportion of those reporting two or more races increased from 2.72% to 3.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.78% | 87.99% | -1.99% |
| Two or More Races | 2.72% | 3.39% | 24.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 3.39% | 77.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.54% | 3.26% | -7.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |