Explore the Family Name Elting
The meaning of Elting
Dutch and German: habitational name from any of several farms so named, once belonging to a certain Elto and his kin. Elto is an ancient Germanic personal name based on the element alt ‘old’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Elting in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Elting experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Elting ranked 33,292 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 37,492—a decrease of 12.62%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 647 to 594, seeing an 8.19% reduction. This led to a fall in the proportion of Eltings per 100k people, dropping by 16.67% from 0.24 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,292 | #37,492 | -12.62% |
| Count | 647 | 594 | -8.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elting
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Elting saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. The White ethnicity group saw a slight increase of 1.49%, from 83.77% to 85.02%. Those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled, jumping from 1.08% to 2.19%. However, there was a notable decrease in the percentage of Black individuals with the Elting surname, dropping by 13.41% from 12.83% to 11.11%. Additionally, individuals identifying with two or more races declined by 27.34%, going from 1.39% to 1.01%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.77% | 85.02% | 1.49% |
| Black | 12.83% | 11.11% | -13.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 2.19% | 102.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.01% | -27.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |