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

Ello, 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 Ello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ello in America

Ello is the 85357th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ello surname appeared 219 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 Ello.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ello 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 Ello

The surname ELLO is believed to have originated in Italy, likely in the northern regions, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin personal name "Aellius" or "Aelius," which was a Roman family name. This name could have been derived from the Greek word "helios," meaning "sun."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ELLO can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of medieval documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. The name appeared in various spellings, such as "Elio" and "Elli," indicating its evolution over time.

In the 11th century, the name ELLO was mentioned in the Cartulario di San Pietro di Sesto, a cartulary (collection of charters) from the monastery of San Pietro di Sesto near Florence. This document recorded land transactions and other legal matters involving individuals with this surname.

During the Renaissance period, the ELLO family gained prominence in the Italian city-states. One notable figure was Girolamo Ello (1486-1556), a Venetian diplomat and historian who served as the ambassador to the Ottoman Empire and wrote about his experiences in the book "De Capta Constantinopoli" (On the Capture of Constantinople).

Another prominent individual with the surname ELLO was Bartolomeo Ello (1515-1583), a Venetian nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the defense of Cyprus against the Ottoman Turks during the Venetian-Ottoman War of 1570-1573.

In the 17th century, the ELLO family had branches in various Italian cities, including Venice, Genoa, and Naples. One notable member was Francesco Ello (1628-1701), a Neapolitan painter known for his religious and mythological works, which can be found in churches and galleries throughout Italy.

The surname ELLO can also be traced back to place names, such as the town of Ello in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. This town's name is derived from the Latin word "aellus," meaning "small river" or "stream," possibly indicating that the surname originated from individuals who lived near a small watercourse.

Throughout history, the ELLO surname has been associated with notable figures in various fields, including diplomacy, military, arts, and literature. While the exact origin and meaning of the name may have evolved over time, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Roman and Greek civilizations, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ello

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

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

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