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

Ellul, 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 Ellul surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ellul in America

Ellul is the 75799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ellul surname appeared 254 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 Ellul.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ellul 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 Ellul

The surname ELLUL is of Maltese origin, with roots that can be traced back to the medieval period on the Mediterranean island of Malta. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "al-lul," which means "the pearl" or "the jewel." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in the pearl or jewelry trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ELLUL can be found in the medieval records of the Knights Hospitaller, a Catholic military order that ruled over parts of Malta from the 16th to the 18th centuries. In these documents, several individuals with the surname ELLUL are mentioned, indicating that the name was already well-established on the island during that time.

The ELLUL surname also appears in various historical records from the 17th and 18th centuries, including parish registers and notarial deeds. These records often provide insights into the lives and occupations of individuals bearing the name, such as landowners, merchants, and artisans.

One notable figure in Maltese history who bore the ELLUL surname was Saverio Ellul (1781-1855), a prominent lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of Malta during the early 19th century. His legacy includes significant contributions to the development of Maltese legal jurisprudence.

Another individual of historical significance was Filippo Ellul (1829-1908), a Maltese architect and civil engineer who designed several notable buildings in Malta, including the Royal Opera House in Valletta. His architectural works continue to be celebrated as important examples of the island's cultural heritage.

In the field of literature, Wigi Ellul (1934-2020) was a renowned Maltese author and poet, widely recognized for his contributions to the Maltese literary canon. His works explored themes of identity, culture, and the complexities of human experience, earning him numerous accolades and awards throughout his career.

Additionally, the ELLUL surname has been associated with various place names in Malta, such as the town of Ħal Ellul, located in the northern region of the island. This toponymic connection further reinforces the deep-rooted presence of the name in the Maltese archipelago.

While the ELLUL surname has its roots in Malta, it has also been carried by individuals and families who have migrated to other parts of the world, contributing to the cultural diversity and richness of their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ellul

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

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

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