Explore the Family Name Els
The meaning of Els
German: variant of Else. Some characteristic forenames: German Ewald, Wilhelm.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Els in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Els has increased over a decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 64385 and by 2010, it moved up to the rank of 56444, marking a change of 12.33%. The count of this surname has also seen an increase from 289 in 2000 to 362 in 2010, a surge of 25.26%. When measured as a proportion per 100k, the surname showed a modest rise of 9.09% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #56,444 | 12.33% |
| Count | 289 | 362 | 25.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Els
The ethnicity associated with the surname Els has witnessed some shifts as well according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity increased from 1.73% in 2000 to 2.21% in 2010, indicating a 27.75% change. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a 25.62% growth from 2.42% to 3.04%. The surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic group which accounted for 90.66% in 2000 and rose slightly to 93.37% in 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Individuals identifying as Black, however, dropped entirely from 4.50% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.66% | 93.37% | 2.99% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 3.04% | 25.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.73% | 2.21% | 27.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 4.5% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |