Explore the Family Name Ellenbecker
The meaning of Ellenbecker
Luxembourgish: variant or an altered form of Eilenbecker, unexplained. The surname Ellenbecker, which originates from the province of Luxembourg in Wallonia (Belgium), is very rare in Belgium and is not found in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, where only the equally rare variant Eilenbecker is found. History: The surname Ellenbecker was brought to the US in the 19th century from Heinstert, a place in the province of Luxembourg in Wallonia (Belgium), by three brothers, Anton, Johann (alias Jean), and Guillaume (alias William) Ellenbecker, and their nephews, who all settled in WI.
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How common is the last name Ellenbecker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ellenbecker saw a slight dip in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 33,425th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 34,223rd position, marking a change of -2.39%. However, the number of people with this surname increased from 644 in 2000 to 663 in 2010, indicating an overall growth of 2.95%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.33% over this decade from 0.24 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,425 | #34,223 | -2.39% |
| Count | 644 | 663 | 2.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ellenbecker
When it comes to its ethnic identity, the Ellenbecker surname has seen some changes based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.6% of those with the Ellenbecker surname identified as White, but by 2010, that percentage had dropped slightly to 96.08%. Over the same time period, there were new appearances of the surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic communities, accounting for 0.90% and 1.36% respectively in 2010. Additionally, 1.51% of Ellenbeckers in 2010 reported having two or more ethnic identities. There were no recorded instances of this surname among the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.6% | 96.08% | -2.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |