Explore the Family Name Ellson
The meaning of Ellson
English: variant of Elson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ellson in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ellson has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 53,420, but fell to 58,481 by 2010, representing a change of -9.47%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 363 in 2000 to 347 in 2010, marking a reduction of -4.41%. As for its proportion per 100k people, the figure dropped from 0.13 to 0.12, showing a -7.69% change within this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #58,481 | -9.47% |
| Count | 363 | 347 | -4.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ellson
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census showed a mix of ethnic identities associated with the Ellson surname. Among them, the White ethnicity recorded the highest representation, increasing from 87.88% in 2000 to 90.20% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander identity saw a slight rise from 2.20% to 2.31%. However, there was a notable reduction in the Black identity holders from 5.79% to 2.88%. The figures for those identifying as Two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from 2.20% in 2000. Also, an appearance of the Hispanic identity was registered in 2010 at 2.59%, which wasn't present in the 2000 census. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.88% | 90.2% | 2.64% |
| Black | 5.79% | 2.88% | -50.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.2% | 2.31% | 5% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |