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

Elledge, 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 Elledge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elledge in America

Elledge is the 8060th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elledge surname appeared 4,110 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Elledge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Elledge 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 Elledge

The surname Elledge has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "elled" meaning "old" and "ecge" meaning "edge" or "border." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near an ancient boundary or edge of a settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275, where a William Elledge is listed. This indicates that the name was already established in the region during that time period.

In the 14th century, records show the name appearing in various forms, such as Eledge, Ellegedge, and Elygge. These variations likely stem from the way the name was pronounced and recorded by scribes in different areas.

The Elledge surname is also linked to several place names in England, particularly in the counties of Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. For instance, the village of Elledge in Gloucestershire may have derived its name from the same root as the surname.

One notable bearer of the Elledge surname was John Elledge, a merchant and alderman who lived in Bristol, England, in the late 16th century. He played a significant role in the city's trade and governance during his lifetime.

In the 17th century, the Elledge family expanded their presence across England, with records showing individuals with this surname in counties like Wiltshire, Somerset, and Oxfordshire.

Another prominent figure was Thomas Elledge, born in 1632 in Wiltshire. He was a respected scholar and author who wrote extensively on theological and philosophical subjects.

During the 18th century, the Elledge surname continued to spread, with families settling in various parts of England and even venturing to the American colonies.

One notable bearer from this time was William Elledge, born in 1712 in Somerset. He was a successful merchant and landowner who left a significant impact on his local community.

As the 19th century dawned, the Elledge surname had firmly established itself as a respected family name in England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elledge

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

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

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