Explore the Family Name Elser
The meaning of Elser
1. German: metronymic from the personal name Else, a short form of Elisabeth (see Elizabeth). 2. North German: topographic name for someone who lived near alders, from Low German else ‘alder’. 3. North German: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Elsen in Rhineland and Westphalia.
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How common is the last name Elser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Elser showed a noticeable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname rose from 18,506 to 18,018 indicating a 2.64% change in its relative popularity. The count of people carrying the surname also saw an increase from 1,376 to 1,549, which is a significant 12.57% rise. In terms of proportion per 100k, it increased from 0.51 to 0.53, marking a 3.92% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,506 | #18,018 | 2.64% |
| Count | 1,376 | 1,549 | 12.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.53 | 3.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elser
As for ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some varying changes. A shift occurred within the population with the Elser surname from 2000 to 2010. While the White ethnicity remained dominant at 94.96%, it experienced a slight decrease of -2.12% from the previous decade. Individuals of Hispanic and Black ethnic identities showed notable increases, with the Hispanic group going from 0.73% to 1.87% (a 156.16% change), and the Black group moving from 0.51% to 1.36% (a 166.67% change). The proportion identifying as two or more races also grew by 20.59%. Data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, however, was suppressed in 2010, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 94.96% | -2.12% |
| Hispanic | 0.73% | 1.87% | 156.16% |
| Black | 0.51% | 1.36% | 166.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.23% | 20.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |