Explore the Family Name Elsinger
The meaning of Elsinger
German: derivative of Elsing. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Elsinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Elsinger has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Elsinger was ranked as the 62,961st most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 70,403rd rank, indicating an 11.82% decline. The total count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 297 in 2000 to 278 in 2010, signifying a decrease of 6.4%. The proportion of people with the Elsinger surname per 100,000 individuals also fell by 18.18%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #70,403 | -11.82% |
| Count | 297 | 278 | -6.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elsinger
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Elsinger, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes over the decade. In 2000, approximately 97.31% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 94.24% in 2010. There were no Elsingers who identified as Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, by 2010, there was a small percentage of Elsingers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and as having two or more races (2.16%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.31% | 94.24% | -3.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |