Explore the Family Name Ellig
The meaning of Ellig
German: Americanized form of German Illig.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ellig in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ellig saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped from 102,173 in 2000 to 123,064 in 2010, marking a decline of 20.45%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Ellig surname also reduced by 14.11% from 163 in 2000 to 140 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,173 | #123,064 | -20.45% |
| Count | 163 | 140 | -14.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ellig
Data from the Decennial U.S. Census regarding ethnicity reveals that most individuals with the Ellig surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 94.48% in 2000 to 91.43% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or of two or more races in both years. However, there was a small increase in individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, with the proportion being 3.57%, up from 0% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.48% | 91.43% | -3.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 3.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |