Explore the Family Name Eltringham
The meaning of Eltringham
English (Durham): habitational name from Eltringham, in Ovingham (Northumberland), named from Old English Ælfheringahām, meaning ‘homestead (Old English hām) of the people (-inga-) of Ælfhere’; the t was inserted for the sake of euphony after the name had been collapsed in pronunciation.
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How common is the last name Eltringham in the United States?
The surname Eltringham has seen a growth in popularity in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 44,027th most popular surname, with a count of 461 instances. By 2010, it had climbed in rank to 39,717 and increased in count to 553, marking a nearly 20% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a growth of 11.76%, going from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,027 | #39,717 | 9.79% |
| Count | 461 | 553 | 19.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.19 | 11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eltringham
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Eltringham surname, the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 censuses, although there was a slight decrease from 98.05% to 97.47%. There were no instances of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities reported in either year. However, in 2010, there was a new appearance of two additional ethnicities: those identifying as Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races, each making up 0.90% of the total. This ethnicity data is also sourced from the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 97.47% | -0.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |