Explore the Family Name Elzie
The meaning of Elzie
Altered form of English Elsey. It is found mainly among African Americans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Elzie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Elzie has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. During this period, its rank dropped by 0.53%, moving from 43,058 in 2000 to 43,285 in 2010. However, despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Elzie surname actually increased by 5.5%, growing from 473 individuals in 2000 to 499 in 2010. This slight increase reflects a minor decrease in proportion per 100K people, shifting from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #43,285 | -0.53% |
| Count | 473 | 499 | 5.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elzie
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Elzie, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased by 4.8%, rising from 72.09% in 2000 to 75.55% in 2010. Conversely, there was a 13.42% decrease in the number of individuals who identified as White, falling from 21.99% in 2000 to 19.04% in 2010. The percentage of those reporting two or more races fell slightly by 0.68%, while no changes were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72.09% | 75.55% | 4.8% |
| White | 21.99% | 19.04% | -13.42% |
| Two or More Races | 4.44% | 4.41% | -0.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |