Explore the Family Name Elsbury
The meaning of Elsbury
English: habitational name from Aylesbury (Buckinghamshire), from an Old English personal name Ægel (genitive Ægeles, Ægles) + burg ‘fortified place’ (dative byrig).
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How common is the last name Elsbury in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Elsbury has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 37,266, while in 2010 it moved up to the 36,900th position. This represents a modest improvement of approximately 0.98%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced an increase from 563 in 2000 to 605 in 2010, equating to a 7.46% rise. Despite these shifts, the proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.21 in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,266 | #36,900 | 0.98% |
| Count | 563 | 605 | 7.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elsbury
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Elsbury surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a predominantly white group. In 2000, about 98.58% of those with the surname identified as white, although that percentage dropped slightly to 95.37% by 2010. The decade also saw minor increases in diversity with the appearance of Hispanic (2.64%) and Black (0.99%) identities, as well as those identifying with two or more races (0.83%). However, there were no reported instances of Elsburys identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.58% | 95.37% | -3.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.64% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |