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

Elsing, 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 Elsing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elsing in America

Elsing is the 53667th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elsing surname appeared 385 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 Elsing.

We can also compare 2010 data for Elsing 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 Elsing

The surname Elsing originates from England, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 13th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English words "Els" and "ing," meaning "a meadow" and "a people or family," respectively. This suggests that the Elsing family may have originated from a settlement or region known for its meadows or grasslands.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Elsing surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk, a historic census-like record from 1273. This document lists several individuals with the surname, indicating their presence in the county of Norfolk during that time period.

The Elsing name has also been associated with the village of Elsing, located in Norfolk, England. It is possible that the surname originated from this place name, as it was common for families to adopt the names of the towns or villages they lived in during the Middle Ages.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the Elsing surname was John Elsing, who served as the Rector of Elsing from 1347 until his death in 1369. Records indicate that he played a significant role in the local community and church affairs.

During the 16th century, the Elsing family gained prominence in Norfolk, with several members holding positions of influence. One such individual was Robert Elsing, born around 1520, who served as a Justice of the Peace and was recognized for his contributions to local governance.

Another noteworthy figure from this period was William Elsing, born in 1555, who was a prominent landowner and benefactor in the village of Elsing. He is credited with contributing to the construction and restoration of several buildings, including the local church.

In the 17th century, the Elsing surname spread beyond Norfolk, with records indicating families bearing the name in other parts of England. One notable figure from this era was Edward Elsing, born in 1630, who served as a member of the Parliament of England and played a role in the political and social affairs of his time.

Throughout the centuries, the Elsing surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Elsinge, Elsynge, and Elsyngton, reflecting the linguistic and cultural changes that occurred over time. While the name may have had humble beginnings, it has left a lasting mark on the history and heritage of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elsing

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

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

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