Explore the Family Name Elger
The meaning of Elger
1. German: variant of Ellger, from an ancient Germanic personal name composed with adal ‘noble’ + ger ‘spear’. 2. English (eastern): variant of Elgar.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Elger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Elger has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 76,946 with 232 individuals carrying the name. This figure dropped to a rank of 95,955 in 2010 with only 190 people bearing the surname, indicating a -24.7% change in rank and an -18.1% change in count. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a drop from 0.09 to 0.06, reflecting a decrease of -33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #95,955 | -24.7% |
| Count | 232 | 190 | -18.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elger
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Elger were identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. However, there was a slight decrease in this category between these years, moving from 93.97% to 93.16%. Notably, there was an increase in the Hispanic category, which moved from 0% in 2000 to 3.16% in 2010. The Black category experienced a drop from 2.59% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no changes noted for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.97% | 93.16% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |