Explore the Family Name Elsbernd

The meaning of Elsbernd

German: metronymic name meaning ‘Bernd, son of Els’, Els here a short form of the personal name Elisabeth (see Elizabeth).

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How common is the last name Elsbernd in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Elsbernd held the 49,671st rank in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to the 49,999th position in 2010. This signifies a decrease of 0.66% over the ten-year period. The count of individuals bearing the Elsbernd surname increased from 397 in 2000 to 419 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 5.54%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decline from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, indicating a percentage change of -6.67%.

20002010Change
Rank#49,671#49,999-0.66%
Count3974195.54%
Proportion per 100k0.150.14-6.67%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elsbernd

In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Elsbernd surname identified as White, with 96.98% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 96.18% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity within this surname group saw an increase, rising from 1.76% in 2000 to 2.63% in 2010, which is a significant jump of 49.43%. Meanwhile, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.

20002010Change
White96.98%96.18%-0.82%
Hispanic1.76%2.63%49.43%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%