Explore the Family Name Elem
The meaning of Elem
Altered form of English Elam.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Elem in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Elem" has increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 43,546 in popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to 41,426 – an increase of 4.87%. The total count of people with this surname also rose from 467 to 525, representing a growth of 12.42%. The proportion of people named Elem per 100,000 population likewise increased by 5.88%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,546 | #41,426 | 4.87% |
| Count | 467 | 525 | 12.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elem
The Ethnicity table from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Elem" has shifted slightly over the same ten-year period. In 2000, the majority of people with the surname identified as Black (62.31%), and this percentage grew to 68.57% by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped significantly during this time, falling from 33.62% to 24.57%. There was a notable increase in those identifying as two or more races, from 2.14% to 3.81%. A modest increase was observed in those identifying as Hispanic, climbing from 1.28% to 1.71%. No individuals with the surname Elem identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 62.31% | 68.57% | 10.05% |
| White | 33.62% | 24.57% | -26.92% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 3.81% | 78.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 1.71% | 33.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |