Explore the Family Name Eldreth
The meaning of Eldreth
English: variant of Eldridge.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eldreth in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Eldreth saw a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 33,563rd but improved to the 32,396th spot by 2010, a growth of 3.48%. The total number of people with the Eldreth surname also grew from 641 in 2000 to 710 in 2010, marking a 10.76% increase. However, the proportion of individuals with this name per 100,000 remained steady at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,563 | #32,396 | 3.48% |
| Count | 641 | 710 | 10.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eldreth
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Eldreth. In 2000, approximately 96.57% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 96.20% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 0.94% in 2000 to 1.55% in 2010, indicating a significant increase of 64.89%. There was a decrease in individuals identifying with two or more races, from 1.72% in 2000 to 0.85% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, the data shows that 0.99% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, a category that had no representation in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.57% | 96.2% | -0.38% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 1.55% | 64.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 0.85% | -50.58% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |