Explore the Family Name Elmendorf
The meaning of Elmendorf
North German: habitational name from a village so named in the province of Oldenburg.
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How common is the last name Elmendorf in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, Elmendorf as a surname has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Elmendorf was ranked the 25,374th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 26,772nd position, signifying a drop of around 5.51%. The number of individuals bearing the name also decreased slightly from 916 in 2000 to 909 in 2010, marking a decrease of just under 1%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,374 | #26,772 | -5.51% |
| Count | 916 | 909 | -0.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elmendorf
The ethnicity associated with the Elmendorf surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, remained predominantly White from 2000 to 2010, with a minor increase from 94.98% to 95.27%. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation within this period. Those identifying as two or more races fell significantly from 1.42% in 2000 to 0.55% in 2010. Hispanic identification increased by 31.19%, moving from 2.18% to 2.86%, while Black identification also experienced growth, rising from 0.76% to 0.99%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.98% | 95.27% | 0.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 2.86% | 31.19% |
| Black | 0.76% | 0.99% | 30.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 0.55% | -61.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |