Explore the Family Name Elsey
The meaning of Elsey
English: from the Middle English personal name Alfsi, Elsi, Old (English Ælfsige, from ælf ‘elf’ + sige ‘victory’).
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How common is the last name Elsey in the United States?
The surname Elsey, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 15,921st most popular, while in 2010, it dropped to the 16,761st position, marking a 5.28% decrease in rank. Despite this, the count of individuals with the Elsey surname increased from 1,677 to 1,705 during the same period showing a growth of 1.67%. However, the proportion of individuals named Elsey per 100,000 people decreased by 6.45% from 0.62 to 0.58.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,921 | #16,761 | -5.28% |
| Count | 1,677 | 1,705 | 1.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.58 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elsey
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those carrying the Elsey surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White declined slightly by 1.03%, but remains the dominant ethnic identity at 84.81% in 2010. There was a significant increase in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Two or more races, with growth rates of 36.67% and 60.34%, respectively. The Hispanic population also saw an increase of 51.64%. Those identifying as Black experienced a decrease of 18.87%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native populations dropped by 7.37%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.69% | 84.81% | -1.03% |
| Black | 8.53% | 6.92% | -18.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.44% | 3.7% | 51.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 2.87% | 60.34% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.95% | 0.88% | -7.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.82% | 36.67% |