Explore the Family Name Ellegood
The meaning of Ellegood
Variant of Alligood.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ellegood in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ellegood saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,924th most popular, dropping to the 43,438th spot by 2010, indicating a change of -3.61%. Despite this, the count of people with the Ellegood surname slightly increased from 488 in 2000 to 497 in 2010, a growth rate of 1.84%. However, when adjusting for population growth, its proportion per 100k people dropped by 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,924 | #43,438 | -3.61% |
| Count | 488 | 497 | 1.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ellegood
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ellegood, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the decade. The largest group identified as White, although their percentage slightly decreased from 92.83% in 2000 to 91.15% in 2010. The Hispanic and Black populations both saw increases, 34.22% and 27.30% respectively, while those identifying with two or more races saw a decrease of 29.37%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.83% | 91.15% | -1.81% |
| Black | 3.48% | 4.43% | 27.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 3.02% | 34.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.01% | -29.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |