Explore the Family Name Elles
The meaning of Elles
1. English: variant either of Ellis or Ells. 2. Dutch and German: variant of Ellens.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Elles in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Elles has experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Elles was ranked 58,130 in popularity with 327 people holding this name, accounting for 0.12 per 100k of the population. By 2010, however, the rank had slid to 66,754 with only 296 individuals bearing the name, or 0.1 per 100k of the population. This represents a change of -14.84 in ranking and -9.48 in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #66,754 | -14.84% |
| Count | 327 | 296 | -9.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elles
The ethnic identity breakdown associated with the surname Elles also shifted during this period, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of the Elles surname holders were white (79.82%) followed by Hispanic (8.56%), and Black individuals (7.65%). A very small percentage identified as belonging to two or more races (2.75%), while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there was an increase in the percentage of white (85.47%) and Hispanic (9.46%) individuals, and a sharp decrease in Black persons (2.36%). The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also decreased to 2.03%. There was still no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.82% | 85.47% | 7.08% |
| Hispanic | 8.56% | 9.46% | 10.51% |
| Black | 7.65% | 2.36% | -69.15% |
| Two or More Races | 2.75% | 2.03% | -26.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |