Explore the Family Name Ellyson
The meaning of Ellyson
English and Scottish: variant of Ellison.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ellyson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ellyson saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,259th most common, but slipped to 35,203rd most common by 2010, a change of -2.76%. While the rank decreased, the actual number of people with the surname increased slightly from 626 to 640, a growth of 2.24%. Despite this, the proportion of individuals named Ellyson per 100k fell by 4.35%, indicating that other surnames have grown more popular during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,259 | #35,203 | -2.76% |
| Count | 626 | 640 | 2.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ellyson
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ellyson also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 3.17% to 92.66%. At the same time, there was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, jumping from 1.12% to 2.66%, a 137.50% increase. Additionally, the Hispanic population associated with this surname rose from 1.92% to 2.19%, an increase of 14.06%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native changed from 0 to 1.09% and 0.96% to 0 respectively. The Black population remained constant with no recorded individuals in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.69% | 92.66% | -3.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 2.66% | 137.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 2.19% | 14.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.96% | 0% | 0% |