Explore the Family Name Elrick
The meaning of Elrick
Scottish (Aberdeenshire): habitational name from any of several minor places called Elrick in Aberdeenshire. Compare Elerick.
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How common is the last name Elrick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Elrick has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 50,055 in popularity with a count of 393, which was 0.15 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 56,972 and the count had decreased to 358, representing a decrease of 13.82% in rank and 8.91% in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 20.0% to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #56,972 | -13.82% |
| Count | 393 | 358 | -8.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elrick
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Elrick surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.98% identified as White, but this percentage slightly decreased to 96.93% by 2010, indicating a change of -2.07%. No significant changes were recorded for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade. In both years, these categories reported either zero or suppressed data (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.98% | 96.93% | -2.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |