Explore the Family Name Eleazer
The meaning of Eleazer
English, African American, Native American, and possibly also Jewish: from the Biblical personal name Eleazar. This surname is not found in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eleazer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Eleazer saw a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname decreased by about 2 percent, moving from 31,530th in 2000 to 32,169th in 2010. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by approximately 3.31 percent, resulting in a rise from 694 people in 2000 to 717 in 2010. Correspondingly, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped slightly by 7.69 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,530 | #32,169 | -2.03% |
| Count | 694 | 717 | 3.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eleazer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that there were no significant changes for the Eleazer surname between 2000 and 2010. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic ethnicities in either year. For those identifying as two or more races, there was a significant increase of 47.60 percent. The White and Black ethnic identities both saw minor reductions, at -6.87 percent and -2.11 percent respectively. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category showed a small growth of 3.47 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.68% | 42.54% | -6.87% |
| Black | 38.33% | 37.52% | -2.11% |
| Two or More Races | 6.05% | 8.93% | 47.6% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 8.36% | 8.65% | 3.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |