Explore the Family Name Elerick
The meaning of Elerick
Altered form of Scottish Elrick.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Elerick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Elerick saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 73,154th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 75,799th position, marking a decrease of 3.62%. Despite this change in rank, the number of people with the Elerick surname increased from 247 to 254 during the same period, indicating an increase of 2.83%. Notably, the proportion of individuals with the Elerick surname remained consistent at 0.09 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #75,799 | -3.62% |
| Count | 247 | 254 | 2.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elerick
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Elerick surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly, Elericks identified as White, although there was a minor decrease from 93.12% in 2000 to 90.55% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 3.64% to 1.97% over the decade. A new development in 2010 was that a small percentage (5.91%) of Elericks identified as belonging to two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.12% | 90.55% | -2.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 5.91% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.64% | 1.97% | -45.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |