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

Ellyson, 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 Ellyson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ellyson in America

Ellyson is the 35203rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ellyson surname appeared 640 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 Ellyson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ellyson 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 Ellyson

The surname Ellyson originates from England, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name Ælfsige, which means "elf victory" or "elf conquest." Over time, this name evolved into various spellings, including Ellyson, Ellison, and Ellerson.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Eluesune." This entry suggests that individuals bearing this name were present in England during the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, the name Ellyson appeared in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, a record of landowners and taxpayers from that region. This indicates that the family had established a presence in the area during that time.

During the 14th century, a notable figure named John Ellyson was recorded as a member of the Parliament of England, representing the county of Wiltshire. His participation in the legislative body highlights the family's involvement in political affairs.

In the 16th century, the name Ellyson was associated with the village of Ellisfield in Hampshire, which was once spelled "Ellesfeld." This connection suggests that the surname may have originated from this place name or that the family had ties to that location.

One of the most famous individuals to bear the surname Ellyson was Sir Ralph Ellyson (1609-1679), a prominent English lawyer and politician. He served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire and was known for his contributions to the legal system during the Commonwealth period.

Another noteworthy figure was Thomas Ellyson (1734-1809), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Brightwell Baldwin in Oxfordshire. He wrote several theological works and was respected for his scholarly pursuits.

In the 19th century, William Ellyson (1823-1892) gained recognition as a successful businessman and philanthropist in Richmond, Virginia. He founded the Ellyson Company, a tobacco manufacturing firm, and donated generously to educational institutions.

The surname Ellyson has also been associated with other notable individuals throughout history, such as Robert Ellyson (1771-1835), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars, and Mary Ellyson (1841-1908), an American educator and advocate for women's rights.

While the surname Ellyson is not among the most common in modern times, its rich history and connections to various regions and notable figures make it a fascinating subject for genealogical and onomastic research.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ellyson

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

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

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