Explore the Family Name Ellwein
The meaning of Ellwein
German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements adal ‘noble’ + wini ‘friend’. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Erhardt, Erna, Erwin, Gerhard, Milbert.
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How common is the last name Ellwein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ellwein has seen a minimal decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 60,887th in the United States, falling slightly to 61,123rd by 2010, representing a change of -0.39. However, in terms of actual count, the number of people bearing the surname Ellwein has marginally increased. There were 309 individuals with this surname in 2000, which grew to 329 by 2010, marking a rise of 6.47%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11 throughout this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #61,123 | -0.39% |
| Count | 309 | 329 | 6.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ellwein
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the Ellwein surname predominantly identify as White. This majority decreased slightly from 98.06% in 2000 to 94.83% in 2010. Interestingly, there was an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, making up 3.65% of the Ellweins in 2010, a category which did not exist in the 2000 census for this surname. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either stayed constant or were marked (S) for suppressed data to protect privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.06% | 94.83% | -3.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |