Explore the Family Name Ellner
The meaning of Ellner
1. German: habitational name for someone from a place called Ellen, in particular one near Düren. 2. Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name for someone from the village of Elnya in Belarus. 3. English: shortened and altered form of Ellenor, from the Middle English (Old French) female personal name Alienor, Elianor (Eleanor); see Ellender. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman.
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How common is the last name Ellner in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ellner fell in the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, Ellner was ranked as the 43,058th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped down to the 46,219th position, marking a drop of 7.34%. Similarly, the number of people carrying the Ellner surname also decreased slightly from 473 in 2000 to 461 in 2010, showing a decline of 2.54%. The proportion of Ellners per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 11.11% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #46,219 | -7.34% |
| Count | 473 | 461 | -2.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ellner
In terms of ethnicity, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Ellner identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a small decrease of 1.70% in this category over the decade, with the percentage dropping from 95.77% to 94.14%. The percentage of Ellners who identified as Hispanic saw an increase of 67.38%, rising from 2.33% in 2000 to 3.90% in 2010. No Ellners identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, there was a complete drop in those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities, decreasing from 1.06% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 94.14% | -1.7% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 3.9% | 67.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |