Explore the Family Name Elter
The meaning of Elter
German: 1. distinguishing nickname bestowed on the elder (Middle High German elter) of two bearers of the same personal name or for an alderman in a community. In North America, this surname has frequently been assimilated to English and Scottish Elder. 2. habitational name for someone from places like Elte, Elten (North Rhine-Westphalia), Eltern (Lower Saxony), or Elters (Hesse). Some characteristic forenames: German Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Elter in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Elter" has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Elter was ranked 68,973rd most common surname in the United States, while by 2010 it fell to the 72,771st spot, representing a change of -5.51%. However, in terms of count, there has been a marginal increase of 0.38%, from 266 occurrences in 2000 to 267 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also saw a decrease of 10%, dropping from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #72,771 | -5.51% |
| Count | 266 | 267 | 0.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elter
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. For those who identify as White, there was an increase from 90.60% in 2000 to 91.76% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within the Elter surname increased substantially by 35.75%, from 4.14% in 2000 to 5.62% in 2010. The percentage of those with the Elter surname identifying as two or more races and Black saw a significant drop to 0% in 2010 from 1.88% and 2.63% respectively in 2000. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories reported no changes, remaining at 0% for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.6% | 91.76% | 1.28% |
| Hispanic | 4.14% | 5.62% | 35.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.63% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |