Explore the Family Name Elsesser
The meaning of Elsesser
German (mainly Bavaria and Hesse): variant of Elsässer (see Elsasser) and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernd, Kurt, Mathias.
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How common is the last name Elsesser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Elsesser has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the surname moved from 42,289 in 2000 to 43,006 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 1.7%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 483 to 503 during the same period, marking a growth of 4.14%. The proportion of the Elsesser surname per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 5.56%, moving from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,289 | #43,006 | -1.7% |
| Count | 483 | 503 | 4.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elsesser
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Elsesser, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, remained largely consistent between 2000 and 2010. There was no recorded change in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Those identifying as White maintained a significant majority, comprising 97.10% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 97.02% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase in representation, moving from 1.66% in 2000 to 1.79% in 2010, indicating a growth of 7.83%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 97.02% | -0.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 1.79% | 7.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |