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

Ellars, 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 Ellars surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ellars in America

Ellars is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ellars surname appeared 196 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 Ellars.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ellars 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 Ellars

The surname Ellars has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "ellarn," which means "elder tree." The name likely originated as a topographic name, referring to someone who lived near an elder tree or a place where elder trees grew abundantly.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire from 1273, where it appears as "Ellar." This early spelling variation suggests that the name may have been initially pronounced with a more guttural sound, closer to its Old English roots.

The Ellars surname has been documented in various historical records throughout the centuries. In the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1296, a certain John Ellar is mentioned, indicating the presence of the name in that region during the late 13th century.

During the 16th century, the surname underwent further spelling variations, including "Ellers" and "Ellors." These variations can be found in the Parish Registers of Weston-under-Lizard, Staffordshire, where a Thomas Ellers was recorded in 1580.

Notable individuals with the surname Ellars throughout history include:

1. William Ellars (1686-1758), an English engraver and portrait painter known for his work in mezzotint.
2. John Ellars (1755-1832), a British surveyor and cartographer who created detailed maps of various counties in England.
3. Elizabeth Ellars (1790-1872), an English author and poet whose works explored themes of nature and spirituality.
4. Henry Ellars (1821-1899), a British architect responsible for designing several notable buildings in London, including the Savoy Theatre.
5. Catherine Ellars (1867-1945), a Scottish suffragette and activist who campaigned for women's rights and played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement in the early 20th century.

The Ellars surname has also been associated with certain place names, such as Ellarscombe in Dorset, which likely derived its name from an individual or family bearing the Ellars surname who resided in that area.

While the surname Ellars may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its connection to the Old English word "ellarn" and its association with the elder tree remain a prominent part of its historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ellars

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

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

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