Explore the Family Name Elzy
The meaning of Elzy
Altered form of English Elsey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Elzy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Elzy ranked 23,428th in popularity in 2000 and rose slightly to 23,386th by 2010, marking a 0.18 percent increase. The number of individuals carrying the Elzy name also grew from 1,012 in 2000 to 1,088 in 2010, a rise of 7.51 percent. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people declined slightly by 2.63 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,428 | #23,386 | 0.18% |
| Count | 1,012 | 1,088 | 7.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.37 | -2.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elzy
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Elzy, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there was no reported Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation in either 2000 or 2010. The largest group identified as Black, increasing from 57.61 percent in 2000 to 58.73 percent in 2010. The second-largest group identified as White, though their representation decreased from 35.08 percent to 31.62 percent. Individuals identifying with Hispanic ethnicity saw a growth from 5.43 percent to 6.62 percent, while those recognizing themselves as belonging to two or more races increased from 1.68 percent to 2.67 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 57.61% | 58.73% | 1.94% |
| White | 35.08% | 31.62% | -9.86% |
| Hispanic | 5.43% | 6.62% | 21.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 2.67% | 58.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |