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

Elsbernd, 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 Elsbernd surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elsbernd in America

Elsbernd is the 49999th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elsbernd surname appeared 419 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 Elsbernd.

We can also compare 2010 data for Elsbernd 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 Elsbernd

The surname Elsbernd is of German origin, originating in the late medieval period. It is derived from the German words "Els" and "bernd," which together mean "bright as a berry." This surname likely originated in the region of modern-day Germany, where it was used to describe someone with bright or rosy cheeks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Elsbernd can be found in the town records of Lübeck, a historic city in northern Germany, dating back to the 14th century. These records mention a family with the surname Elsbernd residing in the city during this time.

Variations of the spelling, such as Elsberndt and Elsbernd, can be found in various historical documents from different regions of Germany throughout the 15th and 16th centuries. It is possible that the name may have originated in a specific place with a name similar to Elsbernd, but no definitive records have been found to confirm this.

Notable individuals with the surname Elsbernd include Johann Elsbernd, a German composer and organist who lived in the late 16th century (c. 1555-1618). His compositions for church organ were highly regarded during his time.

Another noteworthy figure was Gerhard Elsbernd, a German military officer who served in the Prussian Army during the Napoleonic Wars (c. 1785-1845). He participated in several major battles, including the Battle of Leipzig in 1813.

In the 19th century, a prominent family with the surname Elsbernd resided in the town of Essen, in the Ruhr region of Germany. This family owned and operated a successful brewery business for several generations.

While the surname Elsbernd is not as common today as some other German surnames, it has been carried by individuals throughout history who have contributed to various fields, including music, military service, and business.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elsbernd

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

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 Elsbernd 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 Elsbernd 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 Elsbernd was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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