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

Ellorin, 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 Ellorin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ellorin in America

Ellorin is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ellorin surname appeared 155 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 Ellorin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ellorin 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 Ellorin

The surname "ELLORIN" is believed to have originated in the Basque region of Spain and France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Basque words "elor" meaning "willow tree" and "in" meaning "place," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a willow grove or a place with an abundance of willow trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "ELLORIN" can be found in the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript that documents the history and traditions of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. The manuscript mentions an individual named Sancho de ELLORIN, who was a landowner and nobleman in the Basque region during that time.

In the 14th century, there are records of a family named ELLORIN residing in the town of Elizondo, situated in the Navarre region of northern Spain. This family was known for their involvement in the local wool trade and owned several sheep ranches in the area.

During the 16th century, Juan de ELLORIN (1523-1589) was a renowned Basque navigator and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the New World. He is credited with mapping parts of the Caribbean and exploring the Gulf of Mexico.

In the 18th century, María Josefa ELLORIN (1738-1812) was a prominent figure in the Spanish Basque Country. She was a philanthropist and benefactor who funded the construction of several churches and schools in the region.

Another notable individual with the surname ELLORIN was Francisco ELLORIN (1892-1976), a Spanish artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits depicting Basque life and culture. His works are displayed in several museums across Spain and France.

The surname "ELLORIN" has also been found in historical records from other parts of Europe, suggesting that individuals with this name may have migrated or settled in different regions over time. However, its origins can be traced back to the Basque region of Spain and France, where the name was initially derived from the words "elor" and "in," reflecting the area's natural landscapes and cultural traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ellorin

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

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

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