Explore the Family Name Ellenburg
The meaning of Ellenburg
Americanized form of German Ellenberg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ellenburg in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ellenburg ranked 12,902 in popularity in 2000 and fell slightly to rank 13,338 in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.38%. The number of individuals with this surname, however, increased from 2,185 in 2000 to 2,286 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 4.62%. Despite this increase, the proportion of people named Ellenburg per 100,000 decreased by 4.94% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,902 | #13,338 | -3.38% |
| Count | 2,185 | 2,286 | 4.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.81 | 0.77 | -4.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ellenburg
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Ellenburg identified as White, accounting for 97.12% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 95.14% in 2010. Those identifying as Black saw the most significant growth, rising from 0.50% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010, an increase of 232%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also saw a significant increase of 84.75%, growing from 0.59% to 1.09%. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native also showed changes, but these were relatively small compared to the White, Black, and Hispanic groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 95.14% | -2.04% |
| Black | 0.5% | 1.66% | 232% |
| Hispanic | 0.59% | 1.09% | 84.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 1.05% | 28.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.5% | 0.61% | 22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.44% | -4.35% |