Explore the Family Name Ellwanger
The meaning of Ellwanger
German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Ellwangen, the largest of which is in Swabia, on the Jagst river.
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How common is the last name Ellwanger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ellwanger has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 28,648 in popularity in the United States, and by 2010, it had slipped to the 28,809 spot, showing a marginal decrease of 0.56%. Despite this, the number of individuals carrying the Ellwanger name has actually increased during this period, with a count of 783 in 2000 and rising to 826 in 2010, indicating a growth of 5.49%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 3.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,648 | #28,809 | -0.56% |
| Count | 783 | 826 | 5.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ellwanger
The ethnic identity associated with the Ellwanger surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, accounting for 96.93% in 2000 and marginally increasing to 97.09% in 2010. The percentage of Ellwangers identifying as Hispanic slightly increased from 1.92% to 1.94% over the same period. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races markedly decreased from 1.15% to 0.61%. The census data shows no recorded instances of Ellwangers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 97.09% | 0.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 1.94% | 1.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 0.61% | -46.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |