Explore the Family Name Eliasson
The meaning of Eliasson
Swedish: patronymic from the personal name Elias. Compare Eliason and Elison. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Anders, Pehr, Sven, Fredrik, Lennart.
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How common is the last name Eliasson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Eliasson has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 72,022, but by 2010, it had fallen to 73,911, representing a drop of about 2.62%. However, the actual count of individuals with this last name increased from 252 to 262 between the same years, indicating an approximate growth of 3.97%. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #73,911 | -2.62% |
| Count | 252 | 262 | 3.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eliasson
The ethnicity associated with the surname Eliasson, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data, underwent some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this surname identified as White—95.63% in 2000 and 92.37% in 2010, showcasing a slight decline of 3.41%. People identifying as belonging to two or more races decreased slightly from 1.98% to 1.91%. Interestingly, representation among Hispanics and Blacks rose from 0% to 2.67% for each group within this time frame. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.63% | 92.37% | -3.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.67% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 2.67% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 1.91% | -3.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |