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

Ellixson, 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 Ellixson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ellixson in America

Ellixson is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ellixson surname appeared 148 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 Ellixson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ellixson 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 Ellixson

The surname Ellixson has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have evolved from the Old English words "ellyx" and "sunu," meaning "elder" and "son," respectively. This suggests that the name may have been used to distinguish the elder son in a family.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ellixson can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, in the year 1587. The record mentions a John Ellixson, who was likely a resident of the town.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of England, with records showing Ellixsons residing in counties such as Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. Some variations in spelling, such as "Elixton" and "Elicksonne," can also be found in historical documents from this period.

One notable figure bearing the name Ellixson was Robert Ellixson, a merchant and ship owner from Bristol, England, who lived in the late 17th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the transatlantic trade, with his ships sailing to the American colonies.

In the 18th century, the name Ellixson gained further recognition with the birth of Samuel Ellixson (1728-1804), a renowned clockmaker from Lincolnshire. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the gentry of the time, and several examples of his work can still be found in museums and private collections.

Another prominent individual with the surname Ellixson was Elizabeth Ellixson (1794-1872), an author and activist from Nottinghamshire. She wrote extensively on women's rights and social reform and was a member of several influential organizations of her time.

As the centuries progressed, the Ellixson name continued to be found in various parts of England, with some families eventually emigrating to other parts of the world, including the United States and Canada.

While the surname Ellixson is not as common as some other English surnames, it has a rich history that can be traced back through centuries of records and notable individuals who have borne this name throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ellixson

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

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

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