Explore the Family Name Elek
The meaning of Elek
Hungarian: from the personal name Elek, from Latin Alexius (see Alexis). Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Zoltan, Bela, Dezso, Gabor, Imre, Kalman.
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How common is the last name Elek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Elek saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 42,134th most popular surname, but that rank fell to 44,653rd by 2010, reflecting a change of -5.98%. The frequency of this surname also slightly declined during this period, from 485 in 2000 down to 481 in 2010, a decrease of -0.82%. Additionally, for every 100,000 people, there were fewer individuals with the Elek surname in 2010, 0.16, than in 2000, 0.18, indicating an -11.11% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,134 | #44,653 | -5.98% |
| Count | 485 | 481 | -0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elek
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Elek identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 94.85% identified as White in 2000, and this number increased slightly to 95.22% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 2.68% in 2000 to 2.29% in 2010. Notably, the proportion of individuals with the Elek surname who identified with two or more races also dropped from 1.65% in 2000 to 1.04% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Elek identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.85% | 95.22% | 0.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 2.29% | -14.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 1.04% | -36.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |