Explore the Family Name Ellefsen
The meaning of Ellefsen
Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Ellef, from Old Norse Eilífr, a compound of ei ‘alone’, ‘sole’ or ‘always’ + lífr ‘living, alive’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Astrid.
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How common is the last name Ellefsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ellefsen has slightly decreased over the course of a decade. In 2000, Ellefsen was ranked 55,971st in popularity and by 2010, it dropped to 56,588th, marking a marginal decline of 1.1%. However, the actual count of individuals carrying this surname increased from 342 to 361, a growth rate of 5.56%. The proportion per 100,000 people, however, noticed a decrease from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, a reduction of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #56,588 | -1.1% |
| Count | 342 | 361 | 5.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ellefsen
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ellefsen based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we see some shifts between 2000 and 2010. White ethnicity dominated both years, although there was a slight decrease from 96.49% in 2000 to 93.07% in 2010. The representation of those identifying as two or more races increased by 58.29%, moving from 1.75% in 2000 to 2.77% in 2010. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic categories, which were non-existent in 2000, appeared in 2010 with 1.94% each. Black ethnicity and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities showed no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 93.07% | -3.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 2.77% | 58.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |