Explore the Family Name Elvis
The meaning of Elvis
English (of Norman origin): 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’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Elvis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Elvis' saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 55,003 in popularity with a count of 350 individuals carrying this last name. This represented a proportion of approximately 0.13 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 60,045, with only 336 individuals carrying the name, marking a decline of 4 percent. The proportion also decreased by 15.38 percent, coming down to 0.11 per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #60,045 | -9.17% |
| Count | 350 | 336 | -4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elvis
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting shifts over the same decade for those with the surname 'Elvis'. In 2000, a large majority, 76.86 percent, identified as White, while 14.86 percent identified as Black. A small proportion, 3.71 percent, were of Hispanic ethnicity. There were also a negligible number who identified as belonging to two or more races. By 2010, there was a noticeable increase in the Hispanic and Black populations, with the proportions rising by 92.45 percent and 32.17 percent respectively. The White population saw a decline of 10.16 percent. Remarkably, in 2010, a small portion, 2.08 percent, identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, an ethnicity that was not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.86% | 69.05% | -10.16% |
| Black | 14.86% | 19.64% | 32.17% |
| Hispanic | 3.71% | 7.14% | 92.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.57% | 0% | 0% |