Explore the Family Name Eleby
The meaning of Eleby
Probably an altered form of English Ellerby. This surname is found mainly in TX.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eleby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Eleby has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Eleby ranked 37,094 in popularity and had 566 counts. By 2010, the rank had improved to 34,272 with 662 counts, representing a 7.61% improvement in rank and a significant 16.96% increase in count. The proportion per 100k also saw a slight growth of 4.76%, moving from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,094 | #34,272 | 7.61% |
| Count | 566 | 662 | 16.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.22 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eleby
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Eleby surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with this surname identify as Black, comprising over 90% of individuals for both years surveyed. There was a minor decrease of 1.54% in this group from 2000 to 2010. Individuals identifying as Two or More Races saw a substantial increase of 77.33%, although they still make up a small proportion of the total. The proportions of individuals identifying as White and Hispanic each decreased slightly, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category dropped to zero in 2010 from 0.88 in 2000. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 92.05% | 90.63% | -1.54% |
| Two or More Races | 2.47% | 4.38% | 77.33% |
| White | 2.12% | 2.11% | -0.47% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 2.11% | -14.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.88% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |