Explore the Family Name Elsworth
The meaning of Elsworth
English: variant of Ellsworth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Elsworth in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Elsworth has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,487 in terms of frequency but dropped to 39,486 by 2010, marking an 11.27% decrease. The count of individuals carrying this surname also dipped from 600 to 557 during this period, showing a 7.17% drop. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased as well, from 0.22 to 0.19, indicating a 13.64% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,487 | #39,486 | -11.27% |
| Count | 600 | 557 | -7.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elsworth
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Elsworth surname identify as White, with no significant change from 93.17% in 2000 to 93.18% in 2010. There's been a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 1.67% to 3.41%, a rise of 104.19%. On the other hand, there was a significant decrease among those who identify as Black from 4.17% to 1.8%, a drop of 56.83%. The data shows no individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.17% | 93.18% | 0.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 3.41% | 104.19% |
| Black | 4.17% | 1.8% | -56.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |