Explore the Family Name Ellert
The meaning of Ellert
1. German: variant of Ehlert. 2. English: variant of Allard. Some characteristic forenames: German Merwin, Traude.
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How common is the last name Ellert in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ellert has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 51,809 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had dropped to 58,481—a decrease of approximately 12.88%. The total count of people with this surname also fell during this period, from 377 to 347, marking a reduction of around 7.96%. Likewise, the proportion of individuals with the Ellert surname per 100,000 people declined by roughly 14.29%, from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #58,481 | -12.88% |
| Count | 377 | 347 | -7.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ellert
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Ellert surname identify as White, with a stable percentage of 95.49% in 2000 and 95.39% in 2010. There was a minor decline in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.65% to 2.59%. The year 2010 saw a new entry of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which stood at 1.73%. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races disappeared completely by 2010, declining from 1.33% in 2000. There were no individuals with the Ellert surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.49% | 95.39% | -0.1% |
| Hispanic | 2.65% | 2.59% | -2.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |