Explore the Family Name Elders
How common is the last name Elders in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Elders" saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 16,525th most popular surname in 2000, it dropped to 17,258th position in 2010, marking a 4.44% decline. However, the actual count of people with the Elders surname increased by 2.5%, from 1,601 in 2000 to 1,641 in 2010. This shows that although the surname became less common relative to other surnames, the number of people with this surname actually grew.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,525 | #17,258 | -4.44% |
| Count | 1,601 | 1,641 | 2.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.56 | -5.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elders
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of Elders identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose significantly by 164.86%, albeit from a low base. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw sizeable increases of 125.93% and 132.00% respectively. Meanwhile, the proportion of people with the Elders surname identifying as White fell slightly by 1.43%, while those identifying as Black decreased more markedly by 16.69%. The percentage claiming two or more races remained relatively stable, showing only a minor increase of 1.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.76% | 89.46% | -1.43% |
| Black | 5.93% | 4.94% | -16.69% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 1.83% | 125.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.65% | 1.85% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.5% | 1.16% | 132% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.37% | 0.98% | 164.86% |