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

Elvir, 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 Elvir surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elvir in America

Elvir is the 28829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elvir surname appeared 825 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 Elvir.

We can also compare 2010 data for Elvir 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 Elvir

The surname ELVIR has its origins in the Middle Ages, tracing back to the Scandinavian region. It is believed to have derived from the Old Norse word "elfr," which means "swan." This name was likely adopted by early settlers who resided near bodies of water frequented by swans, or perhaps by individuals with a physical resemblance to the graceful bird.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ELVIR can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, where it is mentioned as the surname of a prominent Viking warrior who lived in the 10th century. This individual, known as Elvir Thorvaldsson, was renowned for his bravery and skill in battle, and his name has been immortalized in the tales of his exploits.

As the name spread throughout the Scandinavian region, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Elvyr, Elver, and Elvir. These variations can be found in ancient Norse manuscripts and historical records from the medieval period.

In the 12th century, a notable figure bearing the name ELVIR was Elvir Magnusson, a respected chieftain and landowner in the Norwegian region of Vestfold. He is mentioned in several contemporary chronicles as a prominent leader and influential figure in his community.

During the 13th century, the ELVIR surname gained further recognition with the exploits of Elvir Eriksson, a skilled navigator and explorer who is credited with discovering several islands in the North Atlantic. His voyages and discoveries are documented in various maritime logs and historical accounts from that era.

Another individual of note was Elvir Halvorsson, a respected scholar and author who lived in the late 14th century. He is known for his contributions to the preservation of ancient Norse literature and his writings on the history and culture of the Scandinavian region.

As the centuries passed, the ELVIR surname continued to be carried by individuals of significance, including Elvir Olafsson, a renowned artisan and craftsman from the 16th century, renowned for his intricate woodcarvings and furniture designs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elvir

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

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

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