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

Elwyn, 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 Elwyn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elwyn in America

Elwyn is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elwyn surname appeared 120 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 Elwyn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Elwyn 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 Elwyn

The surname Elwyn has its origins in Wales, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Welsh personal name Elwin or Elfwyn, which means "wealthy friend" or "generous friend." This name is a combination of the Welsh elements "el," meaning "wealth" or "prosperity," and "gwyn," meaning "fair" or "blessed."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Elwyn can be found in the parish records of Denbighshire, Wales, in the late 16th century. The name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the counties of Denbighshire, Flintshire, and Anglesey during this period.

In the 17th century, the Elwyn surname was associated with several notable individuals. Sir John Elwyn (1555-1617) was a Welsh politician and Member of Parliament for Denbighshire. He was known for his involvement in the establishment of the Denbighshire Shire Hall, which was completed in 1614.

Another prominent figure bearing the Elwyn surname was Richard Elwyn (1625-1690), a Welsh clergyman and author. He served as the Rector of Llanvair Dyffryn Clwyd in Denbighshire and wrote several religious works, including "The Visible Church" and "The True History of the Church of Christ."

In the 18th century, the Elwyn surname gained recognition through the work of Thomas Elwyn (1700-1757), a Welsh Anglican priest and author. He served as the Rector of Llandrillo in Denbighshire and published several works on theology and Welsh history, including "The Antiquities of Denbighshire" and "The Ecclesiastical and Civil History of Denbighshire."

Moving into the 19th century, one notable figure was William Elwyn (1818-1898), a Welsh-born American artist and engraver. He was known for his intricate engravings of landscapes and historical scenes, and his work was exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

Another individual of note from this period was Alfred Elwyn (1819-1902), a British-born Australian politician and businessman. He served as a member of the Legislative Council of Western Australia and was involved in various industries, including mining and agriculture.

Throughout its history, the Elwyn surname has maintained a strong connection to its Welsh roots, with many individuals bearing this name contributing to the cultural, political, and religious landscapes of Wales and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elwyn

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

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

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