Explore the Family Name Ellam
The meaning of Ellam
English: habitational name from Elam Grange in Bingley (Yorkshire).
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How common is the last name Ellam in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ellam saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ellam ranked 93,006 in terms of popularity with 183 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, though the absolute count of individuals with the surname increased marginally to 186, its rank fell to 97,671, marking a decline of 5.02%. The proportion per 100k also declined by 14.29% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,006 | #97,671 | -5.02% |
| Count | 183 | 186 | 1.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ellam
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ellam showed several shifts between 2000 and 2010, as evidenced by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 17.99%, while the percentage of Black individuals decreased slightly by 4.88%. The dominant ethnicity remained White, although it also saw a decrease from 75.96% to 70.97%. Notably, the census reported new instances of individuals identifying as Hispanic (7.53%) and individuals reporting two or more races (3.23%). There were no recorded instances of the American Indian and Alaskan Native category for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.96% | 70.97% | -6.57% |
| Black | 16.39% | 15.59% | -4.88% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 7.53% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.28% | 2.69% | -17.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |