Explore the Family Name Elvidge
The meaning of Elvidge
English (Yorkshire and Lincolnshire): variant of Elwes, from the Middle English and Old French female personal name Heluïs, Heloïs, from ancient Germanic Heilwidis, Helewidis, from elements meaning ‘safe, healthy’ + perhaps ‘wood’ or ‘bind in fealty’.
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How common is the last name Elvidge in the United States?
The surname Elvidge, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell by approximately 4.47%, moving from 63,141 to 65,964 over the decade. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally by 1.35%, from 296 to 300. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly by 9.09%, from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #65,964 | -4.47% |
| Count | 296 | 300 | 1.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elvidge
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Elvidge identify as White, with a small increase of 0.06% over the decade. This group represented 95.61% of the population in 2000 and 95.67% in 2010. The data showed no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either year. The number of people identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native significantly dropped, from 1.69% in 2000 to none in 2010. Additionally, there was an introduction of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010 that was not present in the previous census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.61% | 95.67% | 0.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.69% | 0% | -100% |