Explore the Family Name Elko
The meaning of Elko
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Elko in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Elko saw a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,739th in terms of popularity but fell slightly to 24,934th by 2010, representing a decrease of 5.03%. The count of individuals with this surname remained relatively steady, seeing a minor increase from 995 to 997 during the same period. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was an 8.11% decrease, dropping from 0.37 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,739 | #24,934 | -5.03% |
| Count | 995 | 997 | 0.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.34 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elko
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Elko also shifted somewhat over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races both decreased, falling 27.93% and 33.33%, respectively. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic increased by 33.33%, although the actual proportion remains relatively small. There was a new appearance of individuals identifying as Black, while the percentage of those identifying as White and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged. However, it's important to note that the overwhelming majority (97.19%) of individuals with the Elko surname identified as White in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 97.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.11% | 0.8% | -27.93% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% | 0.8% | 33.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 0.6% | -33.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |