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

Ellner, 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 Ellner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ellner in America

Ellner is the 46219th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ellner surname appeared 461 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 Ellner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ellner 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 Ellner

The surname Ellner is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots tracing back to the 14th century. It is derived from the German word "Eller," which refers to the alder tree, suggesting that the name may have been a occupational or locational surname for someone associated with alder trees or living near a place where alder trees were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ellner can be found in the Bavarian city of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Ellner was mentioned in historical records dating back to the late 15th century. This suggests that the name may have initially been more prevalent in the southern regions of Germany before spreading to other parts of the country.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various historical documents across different German states and principalities, including the Duchy of Prussia and the Electorate of Saxony. During this period, variations in spelling, such as Elner and Ellener, were also observed.

Notably, the Ellner surname gained prominence in the 17th century when a German scholar and theologian named Andreas Ellner (1592-1656) became renowned for his works on theology and philosophy. His contributions further established the name within academic and religious circles of the time.

Another notable figure bearing the Ellner surname was Johann Gottfried Ellner (1756-1826), a German philosopher and educator who wrote extensively on moral philosophy and education. He served as a professor at the University of Jena and is considered an influential figure in the field of pedagogical theory.

In the 19th century, the Ellner surname continued to be present across various regions of Germany, with some individuals emigrating to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. One such individual was Wilhelm Ellner (1825-1896), a German-American architect who designed several notable buildings in Chicago, including the Montauk Building and the Germania Club Building.

While the Ellner surname may not be as commonly encountered today as some other German surnames, it has a rich history rooted in the culture and traditions of various regions within Germany, with notable individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ellner

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

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

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