Explore the Family Name Eltzroth
The meaning of Eltzroth
German: habitational name from a place called Elzerath near Bad Kreuznach (Rhineland-Palatinate) from where the family originally came.
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How common is the last name Eltzroth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Eltzroth has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, Eltzroth ranked as the 45,403rd most common surname in the United States with 444 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, it had dropped to the 48,060th spot with just 440 bearers, marking a decrease of approximately 0.9%. This change also led to a slight reduction in its proportion per 100,000 people from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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Rank | #45,403 | #48,060 | -5.85% |
Count | 444 | 440 | -0.9% |
Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eltzroth
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Eltzroth, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly identified with individuals of White ethnicity. In 2000, about 97.07% of Eltzroth bearers identified as White, which fell slightly to 96.36% by 2010. Additionally, the number of Eltzroth bearers identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 68.15%, moving from 1.35% in 2000 to 2.27% in 2010. No Eltzroth bearers were reported as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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White | 97.07% | 96.36% | -0.73% |
Two or More Races | 1.35% | 2.27% | 68.15% |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |