Explore the Family Name Elkind
The meaning of Elkind
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Elkin 2 and 3. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Faina, Mort, Yakov. Russian Anatoly, Arkadiy, Dmitriy, Grigoriy, Liliya, Lyubov, Mikhail, Semyon, Sofiya, Valeriy, Vladimir.
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How common is the last name Elkind in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Elkind saw a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,738 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 56,836, reflecting a decrease of 27.04%. The count of people with this surname also decreased during this period from 452 to 359, a drop of 20.58%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Elkind per 100,000 people fell by 29.41%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,738 | #56,836 | -27.04% |
| Count | 452 | 359 | -20.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.12 | -29.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elkind
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Elkind also shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all (97.35%) of Elkinds identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had dropped slightly to 95.26%, marking a change of -2.15%. However, by 2010, some Elkinds had begun identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or as individuals of two or more races, representing 1.39% and 2.23% respectively of the total Elkind population. No Elkinds identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 95.26% | -2.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |