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

Ellertson, 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 Ellertson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ellertson in America

Ellertson is the 45495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ellertson surname appeared 470 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 Ellertson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ellertson 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 Ellertson

The surname Ellertson is of Scandinavian origin, specifically tracing its roots back to Norway. It emerged during the medieval period, likely between the 10th and 13th centuries. The name is believed to be derived from the Old Norse personal name Ellert, which was a combination of the elements "all" meaning "all" and "hert" meaning "brave" or "strong." This suggests that Ellertson was initially a patronymic surname, indicating "son of Ellert."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ellertson can be found in the Icelandic sagas, which were written between the 12th and 14th centuries. These sagas often mentioned individuals with similar names, such as Ellertsson or Ellertson, indicating that the name was in use during that time period in the Scandinavian region.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, as the Scandinavian population began to migrate and settle in other parts of Europe, the surname Ellertson likely spread to other regions. In some areas, the name may have undergone slight variations in spelling due to local dialects or transliterations, leading to forms like Ellertsen or Ellertsson.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Ellertson was Halvor Ellertson, a Norwegian farmer who lived in the village of Voss in the late 16th century. Another notable bearer of the name was Jens Ellertson, a Danish sailor who was part of the crew of the ship "Unicorn" during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure with the surname Ellertson was Hans Ellertson, a Norwegian merchant and shipowner who lived in the coastal town of Kristiansand. He played a significant role in the local maritime trade and was known for his successful business ventures.

As the Ellertson family continued to spread across Scandinavia and Europe, some members eventually migrated to other parts of the world, including North America. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in America was Nils Ellertson, a Norwegian immigrant who settled in Minnesota in the mid-19th century.

Another notable individual with the surname Ellertson was Ingrid Ellertson, a Swedish writer and poet who lived during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her works explored themes of nature, love, and the human experience, and she was widely celebrated in literary circles of her time.

While the Ellertson surname may not be as widely known as some other Scandinavian names, it has a rich history that spans centuries and connects to the cultural heritage of Norway and the broader Scandinavian region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ellertson

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

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

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