Explore the Family Name Elgie
The meaning of Elgie
English: from the Anglo-Norman French and early Middle English personal name Elgy, derived from Old Norse Helgi or Hælghi (from helgi ‘security, sanctity’).
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How common is the last name Elgie in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Elgie has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 110,523rd most popular surname, with a count of 148 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it had improved its ranking to 108,199th, with a total of 164 individuals identified as Elgies, marking a 10.81% increase in the number of people with this surname. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased by 20%, moving from 0.05 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #110,523 | #108,199 | 2.1% |
| Count | 148 | 164 | 10.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elgie
Ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Elgie identify as White. In 2000, 93.24% of Elgies were identified as White, which slightly decreased to 90.24% by 2010. Interestingly, there was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a notable emergence of Hispanic identification among Elgies in 2010, accounting for 4.27% of those with the surname. This particular ethnicity did not feature in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.24% | 90.24% | -3.22% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.27% | 0% |
| 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% |