Explore the Family Name Elvin
The meaning of Elvin
English: from the Middle English personal name Alwin, Elwin, Old English Ælfwine (from ælf ‘elf’ + wine ‘friend’), or Æthelwine (from æthel ‘noble’ + wine ‘friend’). See also Alwin and Alvey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Elvin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Elvin saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 29,543 in popularity and decreased by 28.8% to rank 38,050 in 2010. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped over this period from 753 to 583, marking a 22.58% decrease. Furthermore, its proportion per 100,000 people fell by 28.57%, moving from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,543 | #38,050 | -28.8% |
| Count | 753 | 583 | -22.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.2 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elvin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a diverse spread for the surname Elvin. Between 2000 and 2010, there were shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the name. White individuals made up the majority at 79.28% in 2000, though by 2010 this percentage had slightly decreased to 76.67%. Over the same period, those identifying as Hispanic grew from 4.65% to 5.49% and Black individuals increased from 13.15% to 14.92%. Those reporting two or more races remained relatively steady, increasing slightly from 1.86% to 1.89%. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category appeared in 2010 with 1.03%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.28% | 76.67% | -3.29% |
| Black | 13.15% | 14.92% | 13.46% |
| Hispanic | 4.65% | 5.49% | 18.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 1.89% | 1.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |