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

Ellzy, 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 Ellzy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ellzy in America

Ellzy is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ellzy surname appeared 175 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 Ellzy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ellzy 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 Ellzy

The surname ELLZY is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the county of Yorkshire. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "el" meaning "eel" and "leah" meaning "meadow" or "clearing," suggesting that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a meadow where eels were found.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ELLZY can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Ellelei." This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population across much of England and parts of Wales.

During the 13th century, the name ELLZY appeared in various forms, such as "Ellelay" and "Ellelie," in tax rolls and parish records from the Yorkshire region. These variations likely reflect the evolution of the name's spelling over time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name ELLZY was Richard Ellzy (c. 1320 - 1387), a wealthy landowner and merchant from the town of Beverley, Yorkshire. He was a prominent member of the local community and served as a alderman for the town.

Another prominent individual with this surname was John Ellzy (1452 - 1521), a clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Scarborough, Yorkshire. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and establishing a grammar school in the town.

During the 16th century, the name ELLZY was found in various records from the northern counties of England, particularly in areas around Yorkshire, Durham, and Northumberland. One notable figure from this period was William Ellzy (1523 - 1589), a skilled archer who served in the English army during the reign of Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, the name ELLZY appeared in parish records from the village of Elloughton, near Hull in Yorkshire. This place name is believed to have derived from the same Old English words as the surname, suggesting a potential connection between the name and this location.

Throughout history, the surname ELLZY has been associated with various occupations and professions, including landowners, merchants, clergymen, and military personnel. While not a particularly common name, it has maintained a presence in the northern regions of England for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ellzy

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

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

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