Explore the Family Name Elg
The meaning of Elg
Swedish: ornamental name from elg, an ornamental (old) spelling of älg ‘moose’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Evald, Fredrik, Iver.
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How common is the last name Elg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Elg in the United States has seen a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,725th most popular surname, with 272 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, it moved to the 67,747th position, despite an increase of about 7% in the count, bringing the total number of people with this surname to 291. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #67,747 | -0.03% |
| Count | 272 | 291 | 6.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elg
Regarding ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Elg surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, with 93.38% in 2000 and 91.75% in 2010. It's also noteworthy that the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose by over 52% during the same period, from 2.94% to 4.47%. There was a small representation of individuals identifying as two or more races, which decreased slightly by 18.03%. The data showed no individuals with the Elg surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.38% | 91.75% | -1.75% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 4.47% | 52.04% |
| Two or More Races | 2.94% | 2.41% | -18.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |