Explore the Family Name Elfenbein
The meaning of Elfenbein
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Elfenbein ‘ivory’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Emanuel, Isadore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Elfenbein in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Elfenbein has seen a shift in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 82,691st in terms of frequency but fell slightly to 93,125th by 2010, marking a decrease of 12.62%. The count of people with the last name Elfenbein also dropped from 212 to 197 - a decline of 7.08%. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped as well, moving from 0.08 to 0.07, which corresponds to a 12.5% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #93,125 | -12.62% |
| Count | 212 | 197 | -7.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elfenbein
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Elfenbein surname, Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those bearing the surname are of White ethnicity. In 2000, 95.28% identified as White, increasing slightly to 96.45% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant decrease, dropping from 3.77% in 2000 to 2.54% in 2010, a change of -32.63%. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.28% | 96.45% | 1.23% |
| Hispanic | 3.77% | 2.54% | -32.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |