Find out how popular the last name Ellenberg is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ellenberg.

Ellenberg, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ellenberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ellenberg in America

Ellenberg is the 39717th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ellenberg surname appeared 553 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ellenberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ellenberg to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ellenberg

The surname Ellenberg has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is a locational surname derived from the German place name "Ellenberg," which translates to "hill of the elder trees." The name likely refers to a specific location or settlement where the original bearers of the name resided, potentially near a hill or elevated area with a concentration of elder trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ellenberg can be found in the historical records of the town of Ellenberg, located in the German state of Bavaria. These records, dating back to the 14th century, mention several individuals with the surname Ellenberg, indicating their connection to the local area.

The Ellenberg surname gained further recognition in the 16th century, when Johann Ellenberg (1492-1564), a prominent German theologian and reformer, became influential in spreading the Protestant Reformation in parts of Germany. His impact and writings contributed to the increased visibility of the Ellenberg name during that period.

In the 18th century, the Ellenberg surname appears in various genealogical records and parish registers across different regions of Germany, such as Saxony, Hesse, and Württemberg. One notable individual from this time was Friedrich Ellenberg (1742-1810), a German philosopher and author who wrote extensively on moral philosophy and ethics.

Moving into the 19th century, the Ellenberg name gained international recognition with the work of Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1823-1889), a German botanist and naturalist who was born with the surname Ellenberg. He made significant contributions to the field of plant taxonomy and is credited with describing numerous plant species.

Another renowned individual with the Ellenberg surname was the German mathematician and educator, Hans Ellenberg (1891-1985). He was a pioneer in the field of numerical ecology and developed the Ellenberg indicator values, a widely used system for evaluating the environmental preferences of plant species.

Throughout history, the Ellenberg surname has been associated with various professions, including academics, scientists, theologians, and authors, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of individuals who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ellenberg

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ellenberg.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ellenberg was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ellenberg has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ellenberg was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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