Explore the Family Name Eliassen
The meaning of Eliassen
Norwegian and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Elias. Compare Eliasen, Eliason, and Elison. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Nels, Knut, Lars, Svein, Thor.
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How common is the last name Eliassen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eliassen ranked 63,632 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 64,054 in 2010, marking a decrease of 0.66%. However, the number of individuals carrying the surname rose from 293 to 311 during this timeframe, reflecting an increase of 6.14%. The proportion of U.S. residents with this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #64,054 | -0.66% |
| Count | 293 | 311 | 6.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eliassen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Eliassen has seen very little change from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years, there was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity associated with the surname. The proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.61% in 2000 to 96.14% in 2010, while the data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 96.14% | -1.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |