Explore the Family Name Ellermann
The meaning of Ellermann
German: variant of Eller 1. This surname is also found in the Netherlands.
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How common is the last name Ellermann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ellermann has seen a slight increase in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 79,676 to 78,567, an improvement of 1.39 percent. The number of individuals with this name also saw an increase over the decade, growing by 9.46 percent from 222 in 2000 to 243 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the Ellermann surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #78,567 | 1.39% |
| Count | 222 | 243 | 9.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ellermann
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those with the surname Ellermann identify as White, although there was a small decrease from 97.30 percent in 2000 to 94.24 percent in 2010. There were no Ellermanns who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, there was a slight shift towards greater ethnic diversity within the group, with the percentage identifying as being of two or more races appearing for the first time in 2010 at 2.88 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 94.24% | -3.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |