Explore the Family Name Ellertson
The meaning of Ellertson
Americanized form of Norwegian Ellertsen or of its much more common (also Danish) cognate Eilertsen. In some cases this is also an altered form of the rare Swedish cognate Ellertsson. Compare Eilertson and Ellerson.
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How common is the last name Ellertson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ellertson has seen slight changes in its popularity. In 2000, it was ranked 43,875 and by 2010, it fell to the 45,495 position, marking a decrease of 3.69%. The number of individuals carrying the Ellertson surname, however, increased from 463 in 2000 to 470 in 2010, an increase of 1.51%. Despite this rise in count, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.88% over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,875 | #45,495 | -3.69% |
| Count | 463 | 470 | 1.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ellertson
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Ellertson surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.33% in 2000 to 94.04% in 2010. There was also a noticeable increase in those identifying as Two or more races (from 1.30% to 2.13%) and Hispanic (2.16% to 2.98%) within the same period. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero throughout these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 94.04% | -2.38% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 2.98% | 37.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 2.13% | 63.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |