2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Elsbecker
A locational surname for someone from a place called Elsbeck or Elsbach.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Elsbecker. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Elsbecker surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Elsbecker in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Elsbecker, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Black (4.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Elsbecker
The surname Elsbecker is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony, where the name was derived from a combination of the Germanic elements "els" and "becker." The prefix "els" is thought to be a shortened form of the personal name Elias or Elis, while "becker" refers to an occupation, specifically a baker.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Elsbecker can be found in the Saxony region during the 13th century. Historical records from this period indicate that an individual named Heinrich Elsbecker was a prominent baker in the town of Meissen, known for his exceptional bread-making skills.
In the 14th century, the name appeared in various municipal records and legal documents across Germany, particularly in the regions of Saxony and Brandenburg. One notable figure from this era was Konrad Elsbecker, a respected master baker who served as a guild leader in the city of Leipzig during the late 1300s.
As the name spread throughout Germany, it evolved into different spellings and variations, such as Elsbeker, Elsbeker, and Elsbecher. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation.
One of the most renowned individuals bearing the name Elsbecker was Hans Elsbecker, a renowned baker and confectioner who lived in Nuremberg during the 16th century. His exceptional skills in creating intricate and delectable pastries earned him widespread recognition, and he was commissioned to create desserts for royal households across Europe.
In the 17th century, the Elsbecker family established a prominent bakery in the city of Dresden, which became renowned for its exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Johann Elsbecker, born in 1623, was the founder of this esteemed bakery and passed down his expertise to subsequent generations.
Another notable figure was Christoph Elsbecker, who lived in the 18th century and was a respected baker and entrepreneur in the town of Hannover. He was known for his innovative techniques and for introducing new types of breads and pastries to the region.
Throughout the centuries, the surname Elsbecker has been associated with the art of baking and the culinary traditions of Germany. While the name may have evolved and spread across different regions, its origins remain firmly rooted in the baking profession and the rich cultural heritage of German artisans.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Elsbecker
Among Census respondents with the surname Elsbecker, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Black (4.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Elsbecker bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Elsbecker surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.8% · 110
- Black or African American4.3% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Elsbecker
Elsbecker appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+11 bearers (+10.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,879 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.5%) | Up 9,879 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Elsbecker surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #145,028 | 6.4% |
| Count | 105 | 116 | 10.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Elsbecker bearers went from 105 to 116 (+10.5% change). The surname moved up 9,879 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #145,028.
FAQ
Elsbecker surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Elsbecker?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Elsbecker. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Elsbecker?
Elsbecker ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Elsbecker. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Elsbecker.
Has Elsbecker become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Elsbecker went from 105 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 11 (+10.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Elsbecker?
Among Census respondents with the surname Elsbecker, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Black (4.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Elsbecker in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.8% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Elsbecker appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.8%), Black (4.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Elsbecker (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Elsbecker mean?
A locational surname for someone from a place called Elsbeck or Elsbach. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Elsbecker (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Elsbecker?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.