Explore the Family Name Elie
The meaning of Elie
French, Breton, and West Indian (mainly Haiti) (also Élie): from a variant of the French personal name Élias (see Elias). History: Many of the American bearers of the surname Elie trace their origin to Jean Élie/Hélie dit (Le) Breton from Ménéac in Morbihan, Brittany (France), who married Jeanne Labbé in Sainte-Famille, Île d’Orléans, QC, in 1669. His descendants also bear the former secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name Breton. Some characteristic forenames: French Luc, Emile, Jacques, Lucien, Monique, Odette, Pierre, Regine, Achille, Andre, Gilles, Jean Claude.
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How common is the last name Elie in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Elie has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Elie was ranked as the 12,796th most popular surname, while in 2010 it increased its rank to the 11,395th position, indicating an approximate 11% increase in popularity. The count of individuals with the Elie surname also increased by approximately 25% during this period, jumping from 2,209 in 2000 to 2,767 in 2010. This growth also resulted in a rise in proportion per 100K people, moving from 0.82 to 0.94, marking an increase of around 15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,796 | #11,395 | 10.95% |
| Count | 2,209 | 2,767 | 25.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.82 | 0.94 | 14.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elie
Data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Elie. The largest group identified with this surname is Black, comprising approximately 54% of all Elies in 2010, up slightly from 52% in 2000. Individuals of White ethnicity make up the second-largest group at about 37%, showing a slight decrease from 38% in 2000. Though small in overall numbers, the proportion of Hispanic Elies saw significant growth over the decade, increasing by almost 28%. The groups identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races both decreased in representation by roughly 36%. Lastly, there was a notable increase (66%) in the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals bearing the Elie surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 52.33% | 54.14% | 3.46% |
| White | 37.66% | 36.83% | -2.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 4.34% | 27.65% |
| Two or More Races | 4.98% | 3.14% | -36.95% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.5% | 0.83% | 66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.13% | 0.72% | -36.28% |