Explore the Family Name Ellin
The meaning of Ellin
1. English (Yorkshire): variant of Ellen. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from the village Elna in Belarus. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Efrain, Eduvigis, Enrique, Jose, Juan, Omayra. Jewish Baruch.
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How common is the last name Ellin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ellin has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,522 with 354 people carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 70,208 with only 279 people identified by this surname, representing a decline of 21.19%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 30.77%, from 0.13 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #70,208 | -28.77% |
| Count | 354 | 279 | -21.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.09 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ellin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ellin has also shifted according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While there were no changes reported among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, there were notable shifts among other groups. The proportion of people with this surname identifying as White decreased by 6.46% from 72.03% to 67.38%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic rose by 19.06% from 22.88% to 27.24%. Furthermore, there was a significant increase among those identifying as Black, with an increase of 153.90% from 1.41% to 3.58%. Those identifying as two or more races decreased to zero in 2010 from 2.26% previously.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.03% | 67.38% | -6.46% |
| Hispanic | 22.88% | 27.24% | 19.06% |
| Black | 1.41% | 3.58% | 153.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |