Explore the Family Name Ellerbusch
The meaning of Ellerbusch
German: topographic name for someone living by an alder grove. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Ellerbusch in the United States?
The surname Ellerbusch witnessed a slight rise in its popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data sourced from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 72,905th most common surname, but this improved to 72,105th by 2010, representing a change of 1.1%. The number of individuals bearing the Ellerbusch surname also increased during this period, rising from 248 to 270, an increase of 8.87%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #72,105 | 1.1% |
| Count | 248 | 270 | 8.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ellerbusch
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Ellerbusch surname identify as White, although there was a small decrease in this demographic between 2000 and 2010, falling from 98.79% to 96.30%. The data for 2010 also shows a small representation of 1.85% identifying as Black, which was not present in 2000. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either absent or suppressed for privacy in both years. There were no individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.79% | 96.3% | -2.52% |
| Black | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |