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

Elsmore, 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 Elsmore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elsmore in America

Elsmore is the 56836th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elsmore surname appeared 359 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 Elsmore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Elsmore 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 Elsmore

The surname Elsmore is of English origin, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, referring to a place called Elmswell or Elmsmore, likely derived from the Old English words "elm" and "mor," meaning "elm tree" and "marsh" or "moor," respectively.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Ailmarus de Ailmeresvilla." This entry suggests that the name was already well-established in the late 11th century and may have been associated with a particular location or landholding.

By the 13th century, variations such as "Elmeresmore" and "Elmersmore" began to emerge in various records, reflecting the evolution of the name over time. During this period, the surname was primarily concentrated in the counties of Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, and Herefordshire, where many of the earliest bearers of the name resided.

Notable individuals with the surname Elsmore include Sir Thomas Elsmore (1498-1567), a wealthy merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London. He served as Lord Mayor of London in 1554 and was knighted by Queen Mary I. Another prominent figure was Richard Elsmore (1578-1632), a prominent Puritan minister and author who served as the vicar of St. Olave Hart Street in London.

In the 17th century, the name Elsmore appeared in various parish records and legal documents across the country. For instance, John Elsmore (1623-1679) was a prominent landowner and justice of the peace in Worcestershire, while William Elsmore (1651-1718) was a successful merchant and alderman in Bristol.

Moving into the 18th century, the name continued to be well-represented in various spheres. Notable individuals include Thomas Elsmore (1709-1781), a renowned clockmaker from London, and Samuel Elsmore (1745-1823), a prominent Baptist minister and author from Gloucestershire.

Throughout its history, the surname Elsmore has maintained a strong presence in England, particularly in the western and southern regions. While variations in spelling have occurred over the centuries, the name has retained its distinct identity and connection to its locational origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elsmore

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

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

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