Explore the Family Name Elsmore
The meaning of Elsmore
English (Staffordshire): habitational name from Ellesmere (Shropshire), from the Old English personal name Elli + Old English mere ‘lake, pool’.
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How common is the last name Elsmore in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Elsmore has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank improved from 59,453 in 2000 to 56,836 in 2010, showing a growth of 4.4%. Additionally, the number of individuals with this surname increased by 12.89%, moving from 318 to 359 people. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #56,836 | 4.4% |
| Count | 318 | 359 | 12.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elsmore
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Elsmore. During the period 2000 to 2010, there was a slight rise in the percentage of Elsmores identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races, increasing to 1.39% and 3.34% respectively. The largest increase was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, which saw an upward trend of 65.87%. On the other hand, the percentage identifying as White decreased by 3.74% to 90.81%. No Elsmores identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.34% | 90.81% | -3.74% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 4.18% | 65.87% |
| Two or More Races | 2.83% | 3.34% | 18.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |