Explore the Family Name Ellens
The meaning of Ellens
1. English: variant of Hellen or Ellen, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. 2. Dutch: variant of Ellen: from Elle(n)’s son.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ellens in the United States?
The surname 'Ellens' has seen a slight dip in popularity over the years according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the Ellens surname ranked 50,903 in the United States with 385 individuals carrying it, or approximately 0.14 per 100k people. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 56,444 with only 362 individuals, marking a decrease of about 5.97 percent. The proportion of the population with this surname also decreased to 0.12 per 100k, which represents a drop of 14.29 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #56,444 | -10.89% |
| Count | 385 | 362 | -5.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ellens
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts for those carrying the Ellens surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority of the people with this surname identify as White, making up 84.94 percent in 2000 and slipping slightly to 82.60 percent in 2010. There was a small presence of Black ethnicity, 13.77 percent in 2000, which remained almost stable at 13.81 percent in 2010. Interestingly, the category of those identifying with two or more races and Hispanic emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.38 percent each. Meanwhile, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.94% | 82.6% | -2.75% |
| Black | 13.77% | 13.81% | 0.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |