Explore the Family Name Elvir
The meaning of Elvir
Spanish: possibly a variant of Elvira.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Elvir in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Elvir showed a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname jumped from 43,629th in 2000 to 28,829th in 2010, indicating a rise by 33.92%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased substantially during this period, up by 77.04% from 466 to 825. Correspondingly, the proportion per 100,000 people also went up by 64.71%, from 0.17 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,629 | #28,829 | 33.92% |
| Count | 466 | 825 | 77.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.28 | 64.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elvir
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the surname Elvir is primarily associated with the Hispanic community. In 2000, 89.7% of those with the Elvir surname identified as Hispanic, and this figure slightly increased to 91.39% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as White dropped by 19.31%, from 9.01% in 2000 to 7.27% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a slight emergence of the surname within the Black community in 2010, while no change was observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities for the given years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.7% | 91.39% | 1.88% |
| White | 9.01% | 7.27% | -19.31% |
| Black | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |