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

Elery, 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 Elery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elery in America

Elery is the 79846th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elery surname appeared 238 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 Elery.

We can also compare 2010 data for Elery 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 Elery

The surname ELERY has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old French words "el" and "rie," meaning "the" and "stream" or "river," respectively. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a stream or river.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ELERY can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and their holdings in England, commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that individuals with this surname may have migrated from France to England during the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name ELERY was Sir John Elery, a renowned knight who fought in the Crusades alongside King Richard I. Sir John Elery is mentioned in several historical chronicles of the time for his bravery and valor on the battlefield.

During the Renaissance period, the ELERY surname was associated with the village of Elery in the Normandy region of France. This locality may have served as the place of origin for many individuals bearing this surname.

In the 17th century, a prominent member of the ELERY family was Pierre Elery (1623-1697), a French philosopher and theologian known for his writings on natural law and moral philosophy. Pierre Elery's works were widely read and influential during his lifetime.

Another notable figure with the surname ELERY was Elizabeth Elery (1792-1876), a British author and philanthropist. She was known for her efforts in promoting education and social welfare initiatives, particularly for women and children from underprivileged backgrounds.

Throughout history, the ELERY surname has undergone various spellings, including Elery, Ellery, and Ellorie, reflecting regional variations and linguistic influences. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in its French heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elery

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

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

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