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

Elise, 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 Elise surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elise in America

Elise is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elise surname appeared 146 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 Elise.

We can also compare 2010 data for Elise 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 Elise

The surname Elise originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the French version of the biblical name Elisheba, which means "God is my oath" or "God is abundance." The name Elise was a common form of the name in medieval France.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Elise can be found in the Domesday Book, which was a survey of lands and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in various spellings, such as Elys, Elis, and Elys.

The Elise family was prominent in the region of Normandy, France, during the Middle Ages. Several members of the family were knights and landowners. One notable member was Sir Robert Elise, who fought in the Third Crusade alongside King Richard I in the late 12th century.

In the 14th century, the Elise family established themselves in the region of Burgundy, where they were known for their wine production. The village of Elise-sur-Ouche was named after the family, and their vineyards were renowned throughout the region.

Another notable figure with the surname Elise was Jean-Baptiste Elise (1665-1721), a French painter and engraver who was known for his portraits of the French nobility. His works can be found in various museums across Europe.

During the Renaissance period, the Elise family produced several scholars and intellectuals. One such figure was Pierre Elise (1515-1584), a humanist scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Paris.

In the 17th century, the Elise family expanded to other parts of Europe, including England and Germany. One notable member was Sir Henry Elise (1620-1688), an English merchant and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of London.

Throughout history, the surname Elise has been associated with various place names, such as Elise-la-Ville, Elise-sur-Loire, and Elise-le-Château, all of which are located in France. These place names reflect the family's influence and presence in different regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elise

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

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

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