Explore the Family Name Elmasri
The meaning of Elmasri
Muslim (also El-Masri): variant of Masri, with the addition of el ‘the’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Elmasri in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Elmasri saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 70,273rd in the year 2000, it rose to the 59,901st spot by 2010, marking an impressive 14.76% change. Correspondingly, the count of individuals with this surname also grew from 260 to 337 during this period, an increase of 29.62%. This translates to a rise in the proportion of people with this surname per 100k from 0.1 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #59,901 | 14.76% |
| Count | 260 | 337 | 29.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elmasri
The ethnic identity associated with the Elmasri surname underwent noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White increased from 74.23% to 78.04%. However, there was a decrease in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, dropping from 3.46% to a mere 1.48%. Similarly, individuals claiming two or more races reduced from 10.38% to 7.72%. There was a slight decrease in the Hispanic category, going down from 9.62% to 8.90%. Interestingly, previously non-existent categories - Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native - appeared in 2010, representing 2.37% and 1.48% of the Elmasri population respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.23% | 78.04% | 5.13% |
| Hispanic | 9.62% | 8.9% | -7.48% |
| Two or More Races | 10.38% | 7.72% | -25.63% |
| Black | 0% | 2.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.46% | 1.48% | -57.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |