Explore the Family Name Eli
The meaning of Eli
Jewish: from a short form of Elia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eli in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Eli" has grown in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 17,799th most common name in the U.S., but by 2010, it had risen to the 16,881st position, marking a substantial increase of 5.16%. There were 1,450 individuals with the surname Eli recorded in 2000, and this number rose to 1,688 by 2010, reflecting an impressive growth of 16.41%. The proportion of Americans with this surname per 100,000 people also increased from 0.54 to 0.57 during this period, representing a change of 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,799 | #16,881 | 5.16% |
| Count | 1,450 | 1,688 | 16.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.57 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eli
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Eli. Over the decade from 2000 to 2010, there was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with changes of 13.33% and 44.30% respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as White and American Indian/Alaskan Native decreased by 3.29% and 25.74% respectively. It's worthy to note that despite a slight decline in the individuals who identify as belonging to two or more races (-8.47%), their presence within the Eli surname bearers is still significant. Finally, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black saw a modest increase of 2.80%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.21% | 58.23% | -3.29% |
| Black | 20.69% | 21.27% | 2.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.9% | 7.82% | 13.33% |
| Hispanic | 3.86% | 5.57% | 44.3% |
| Two or More Races | 5.31% | 4.86% | -8.47% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.03% | 2.25% | -25.74% |