Explore the Family Name Elena
The meaning of Elena
Spanish and Italian: from the female personal name Elena, from Latin Helena, of Greek origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Elena in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Elena has seen a rise in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Elena was the 46,839th most common surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to 39,717th place—a change of about 15.21%. Additionally, the total count of people with the surname Elena increased by nearly 30% over the same period, from 427 to 553 individuals. This represents an increase in proportion from 0.16 to 0.19 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #39,717 | 15.21% |
| Count | 427 | 553 | 29.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.19 | 18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elena
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides data on the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Elena. The largest ethnicity with this surname is Hispanic, accounting for 81.26% in 2000 and rising slightly to 82.64% in 2010. Over the decade, there were also small increases in the White and Black populations with this surname, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander appeared in the 2010 census after not having been counted in 2000. Conversely, those reporting two or more races disappeared from the count in 2010, and there were no counts for American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.26% | 82.64% | 1.7% |
| White | 14.99% | 15.01% | 0.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.58% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |