Explore the Family Name Ellingford
The meaning of Ellingford
English (Essex): possibly an altered form of the Yorkshire name Illingworth.
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How common is the last name Ellingford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ellingford has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 112,365th most common name and had a count of 145. By 2010, it had risen to the 106,096th rank with a count of 168, which is a 5.58% increase in its ranking and a 15.86% increase in the number of individuals with this surname. Additionally, the proportion of people with the surname Ellingford per 100,000 increased by 20% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #112,365 | #106,096 | 5.58% |
| Count | 145 | 168 | 15.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ellingford
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Ellingford surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of those with this surname identified as White, with a slight increase from 98.62% to 98.81%. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Similarly, there were no reported cases of individuals claiming two or more races during these years. This indicates that the Ellingford surname predominantly aligns with a White ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.62% | 98.81% | 0.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |