Explore the Family Name Elenes
The meaning of Elenes
Hispanic (Mexico): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Elenes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Elenes' has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 30,264th most common surname in the United States. However, by 2010, its rank had risen to 25,403 - a notable increase of over 16%. The count of people with this surname also saw substantial growth during this period, rising from 730 to 974, representing an increase of over 33%. This suggests that the Elenes surname became more widespread across the U.S population within this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,264 | #25,403 | 16.06% |
| Count | 730 | 974 | 33.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.33 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elenes
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the 'Elenes' surname identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages being 93.7% and 92.81% respectively. White representation also saw a significant increase, going from 4.11% in 2000 to 5.54% in 2010, a change of nearly 35%. On the other hand, those who identified their ethnicity as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 1.78% in 2000 to 1.33% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the Elenes surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or belonging to two or more races for either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.7% | 92.81% | -0.95% |
| White | 4.11% | 5.54% | 34.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.78% | 1.33% | -25.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |