2000
#63,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 296
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.11
Very Rare Last name
Elvidge
Possibly derived from an English place name incorporating Old English elements referring to an elf dwelling.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 349 Americans carry the last name Elvidge. That puts it at #69,562 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 982,104 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Elvidge 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Elvidge with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
349
1 in 982,104
Census rank
#69,562
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
304
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 304 bearers of the surname Elvidge in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 69562nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Elvidge, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.6%) and Hispanic (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Elvidge
The surname Elvidge originates from England, with its earliest known origins dating back to the 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English words "ælf" (meaning "elf" or "fairy") and "ridding" (a clearing or forest-clearing), suggesting a connection to individuals living in or near woodland areas inhabited by mythical creatures.
The earliest recorded mention of the Elvidge surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "Aluredynge." This historical document contains records of landowners and their properties, indicating the surname's association with landholding families during that period.
In the 16th century, records show variations of the surname spelling, including "Elveridge," "Elvirge," and "Elveredge." These variations likely reflect regional dialects and the evolution of the name over time.
One notable early bearer of the Elvidge surname was John Elvidge, who was born in Yorkshire, England, in the late 16th century. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, and his descendants continued to reside in Yorkshire for several generations.
Another historical figure with the Elvidge surname was William Elvidge, born in 1629 in Nottinghamshire, England. He was a member of the English gentry and served as a magistrate in his local community.
In the 18th century, the Elvidge surname was found in various parts of England, including Lancashire, where a family of that name owned a significant estate. Thomas Elvidge, born in 1732, was a notable landowner and businessman from this Lancashire branch of the family.
The 19th century saw the Elvidge surname spread beyond England, with some individuals emigrating to other parts of the British Empire, including Canada and Australia. One such individual was George Elvidge, born in 1813 in Lincolnshire, England, who later settled in Ontario, Canada, where he became a successful farmer.
Another notable bearer of the Elvidge surname was Sir Arthur Elvidge, born in 1856 in Yorkshire, England. He was a distinguished military officer who served in the British Army during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, receiving numerous honors for his service.
Throughout its history, the Elvidge surname has maintained a strong association with rural areas and landholding families, reflecting its origins as a name derived from woodland clearings and settlements.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Elvidge
Among Census respondents with the surname Elvidge, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.6%) and Hispanic (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Elvidge 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 Elvidge surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.8% · 276
- Two or more races6.6% · 20
- Hispanic or Latino2.3% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Elvidge
Elvidge appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#65,964
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 300
+4 bearers (+1.4%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Down 2,823 places
2020
#69,562
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 304
+4 bearers (+1.3%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Down 3,598 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #63,141 | 296 | 0.11 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #65,964 | 300 | 0.10 | +4 bearers (+1.4%) | Down 2,823 places |
| 2020 | #69,562 | 304 | 0.10 | +4 bearers (+1.3%) | Down 3,598 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 Elvidge 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 | #65,964 | #69,562 | -5.5% |
| Count | 300 | 304 | 1.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.10 | 0.10 | 1.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Elvidge bearers went from 300 to 304 (+1.3% change). The surname moved down 3,598 positions in the national ranking, going from #65,964 to #69,562.
FAQ
Elvidge surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Elvidge?
Name Census estimates that about 349 living Americans carry the surname Elvidge. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 982,104 residents.
How common is Elvidge?
Elvidge ranks #69,562 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.10 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 304 people with the surname Elvidge. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (349), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.1 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.10 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 Elvidge.
Has Elvidge become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Elvidge went from 300 recorded bearers to 304. That is an increase of 4 (+1.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #65,964 to #69,562.
What does the Census say about the background of Elvidge?
Among Census respondents with the surname Elvidge, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.6%) and Hispanic (2.3%). 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 Elvidge in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.8% (276 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Elvidge appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.8%), Two or More Races (6.6%), Hispanic (2.3%). 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 Elvidge (2000, 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 Elvidge mean?
Possibly derived from an English place name incorporating Old English elements referring to an elf dwelling. 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 Elvidge (0.10 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 have the surname Elvidge?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.