Explore the Family Name Ellerton
The meaning of Ellerton
English: habitational name from either of two places in England called Ellerton (in East Yorkshire and Shropshire).
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How common is the last name Ellerton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ellerton has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 102,173rd most popular, but by 2010, its rank slipped to 105,600th, marking a decrease of 3.35%. However, the overall count of people with this surname increased from 163 in 2000 to 169 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 3.68%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,173 | #105,600 | -3.35% |
| Count | 163 | 169 | 3.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ellerton
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ellerton also shifted slightly over the same decade, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, making up 86.50% in 2000 and 85.21% in 2010, although that percentage decreased by 1.49%. Those identifying as Black constituted 13.50% in 2000, but this fell by 21.11% to 10.65% by 2010. There was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 2.96% of the total. No significant change was observed in the populations identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.5% | 85.21% | -1.49% |
| Black | 13.5% | 10.65% | -21.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |