Explore the Family Name Elster
The meaning of Elster
German: habitational name from any of several places so named (Saxony-Anhalt, Saxony). This is also the name of a river in Saxony, which in some cases may have given rise to the surname. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Reinhardt.
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How common is the last name Elster in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Elster has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In terms of rank, the surname fell from the 35,916th position in 2000 to the 39,555th spot in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 10.13 percent. The count of people carrying this surname also dropped from 591 to 556 during the same period, showing a reduction of roughly 5.92 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Elster per 100k population decreased by about 13.64 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,916 | #39,555 | -10.13% |
| Count | 591 | 556 | -5.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elster
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Elster, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, some shifts can be observed between 2000 and 2010. The largest group remains those of White ethnicity, although their percentage slightly dipped from 92.55 percent to 91.19 percent. The Hispanic identification saw an increase of 25 percent, moving from 2.88 percent to 3.60 percent. Those identifying as Black constituted 3.21 percent in 2000 and slightly decreased to 3.06 percent by 2010. People who identified with two or more races also increased from 0.85 percent to 1.26 percent. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category emerged in 2010 at 0.90 percent, after not being represented in 2000. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category, however, did not register any change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.55% | 91.19% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 3.6% | 25% |
| Black | 3.21% | 3.06% | -4.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.26% | 48.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |