Explore the Family Name Elvington
The meaning of Elvington
English (East Yorkshire): habitational name from Elvington in East Yorkshire, from the Old English male personal name Ælfwine or female name Ælfwynn + Old English tūn ‘farmstead, settlement’. This surname has now died out in Britain.
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How common is the last name Elvington in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Elvington has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Elvington ranked 63,632 in popularity and moved up to 62,045 by 2010, indicating a change of 2.49%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased, from 293 counted in 2000 to 323 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 10.24%. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #62,045 | 2.49% |
| Count | 293 | 323 | 10.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elvington
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Elvington identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.83% over the decade. There were no recorded holders of this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. The proportion of those identifying as Black saw an increase, rising from 1.71% in 2000 to 3.10% in 2010. Additionally, 2010 marked the first year in which some Elvingtons, 1.55%, identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 93.81% | -1.83% |
| Black | 1.71% | 3.1% | 81.29% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |