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

Ellie, 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 Ellie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ellie in America

Ellie is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ellie surname appeared 200 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 Ellie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ellie 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 Ellie

The surname Ellie is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old English word "ælf," meaning "elf" or "supernatural being." It was initially used as a nickname or descriptive name for someone who possessed elfin or otherworldly qualities or characteristics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ellie can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Aelfric" or "Aelfwine." This suggests that the name was already in use during the 11th century in various regions of England.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name underwent several spelling variations, including "Elfe," "Elff," and "Ellys," reflecting the evolving nature of English language and local dialects. These variations were often influenced by regional accents and scribal errors in record-keeping.

In the 14th century, the name Ellie appeared in the Hundred Rolls, a census-like record compiled in England between 1273 and 1276. This document mentions individuals with the surname Ellie residing in various counties, such as Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, and Gloucestershire.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Ellie was Robert Ellie, who lived in Gloucestershire in the late 13th century. Another notable figure was Sir John Ellie, a knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War during the 14th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname Ellie became more widespread across England, with several prominent families bearing the name. One such family was the Ellies of Wiltshire, who held land and estates in the area for generations.

Another notable individual with the surname Ellie was Sir William Ellie, a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of King Charles I in the 17th century.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Ellie has been associated with various place names, such as Ellie Green in Oxfordshire and Ellie Bridge in Gloucestershire, further reinforcing its English origins.

It is important to note that while the surname Ellie has a rich history in England, it has also been adopted and adapted in other regions and cultures, potentially leading to different interpretations and derivations of the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ellie

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

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

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