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

Elzy, 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 Elzy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elzy in America

Elzy is the 23386th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elzy surname appeared 1,088 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 Elzy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Elzy 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 Elzy

The surname ELZY is of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name Ailsi or Aelfsige, which means "Elf Victory." This name was popular during the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain, particularly in the regions of Warwickshire and Leicestershire.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name ELZY can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Elsi" or "Ailsi." This suggests that the name had already been established in England by the 11th century.

Over time, the name evolved through various spellings, such as Elsy, Elsey, Elzie, and eventually ELZY. These variations reflect the influence of regional dialects and the changes in English pronunciation and spelling conventions over the centuries.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named William Elsy (c. 1200-1270) was recorded as a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Warwickshire. His descendants likely contributed to the spread and establishment of the surname in the region.

During the 16th century, the name ELZY gained further recognition with the birth of Richard Elzy (c. 1520-1588), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Dean of Bristol Cathedral from 1570 until his death.

Another notable bearer of the ELZY surname was John Elzy (1639-1702), a wealthy merchant and landowner in Leicestershire, who played a significant role in the local economy and politics of his time.

In the 18th century, the ELZY name was associated with the literary world through the works of Thomas Elzy (1715-1786), an English poet and playwright whose works were widely acclaimed during the Augustan period.

Moving into the 19th century, one of the most prominent figures with the ELZY surname was Sir Charles Elzy (1825-1901), a distinguished British military officer who served in the Crimean War and later became the Governor of Gibraltar.

These examples demonstrate the long-standing presence of the ELZY surname in English history, with its roots dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period and its bearers making significant contributions across various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elzy

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

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

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