Explore the Family Name Ellicott
The meaning of Ellicott
English (Devon): habitational name from Ellacott in Bratton Clovelly (Devon), from an Old English personal name Ægela + cot ‘cottage, hut’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ellicott in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ellicott slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked as the 50,801st most popular name in 2000 and fell to the 51,610th spot in 2010, marking a small change of -1.59%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 386 in 2000 to 403 in 2010, showing a 4.4% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #51,610 | -1.59% |
| Count | 386 | 403 | 4.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ellicott
The Census also provides interesting insights into the ethnic identity of those bearing the Ellicott surname. In terms of ethnicity, a majority identified as White with 89.90% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 89.08% in 2010. There was a notable increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, rising by 60% from 1.55% to 2.48%. The proportion of those identifying as Black decreased slightly from 6.22% to 5.96%. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Hispanic identity in 2010 that was not present in 2000. Meanwhile, those who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000 are no longer represented in the 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.9% | 89.08% | -0.91% |
| Black | 6.22% | 5.96% | -4.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 2.48% | 60% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |