Explore the Family Name Eltz
The meaning of Eltz
German: habitational name (originally a river name) from Elz near Limburg (Hesse) or from Eltz on the Mosel river or the Neckar river. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Eltz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eltz has seen a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,058 and by 2010, it had dropped to 71,042, representing a decline of 16.35%. The number of occurrences of this surname also decreased from 308 in 2000 to 275 in 2010, marking a -10.71% change. The proportion of people with the Eltz surname per 100,000 individuals also saw a decrease from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #71,042 | -16.35% |
| Count | 308 | 275 | -10.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eltz
In terms of ethnicity associated with the surname Eltz, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as White, comprising 98.05% in 2000, although this figure did slightly drop to 96.73% by 2010. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identification within this group, growing to 2.18% in 2010 from 0% in 2000. However, there were no changes recorded in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 96.73% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |