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

Elphage, 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 Elphage surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elphage in America

Elphage is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elphage surname appeared 105 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 Elphage.

The history of the last name Elphage

The surname ELPHAGE is of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name Ælfheah, which is composed of the elements "ælf" meaning "elf" and "heah" meaning "high" or "lofty." This name was borne by a 10th-century Archbishop of Canterbury, who was martyred by the Danes in 1012.

The name ELPHAGE can be traced back to the 11th century, with early recorded instances appearing in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Elphege de Chalgrove, a landowner in Oxfordshire, mentioned in records from the late 12th century.

During the medieval period, the name was prevalent in various parts of England, particularly in the southern and eastern regions. Variations in spelling, such as Elphege, Elfege, and Alphege, were common due to the inconsistencies in written records and regional dialects. The name was also associated with several place names, including Alphington in Devon, which was derived from the Old English "Ælfhēahingtūn," meaning "the settlement of Ælfheah's people."

Among notable historical figures bearing the surname ELPHAGE, one can mention Sir John Elphage, a prominent English soldier and military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War during the 14th century. Another notable bearer was William Elphage, a 15th-century merchant and member of the Guild of Merchant Adventurers in York.

In the 16th century, the name was borne by Robert Elphage, a poet and playwright from Warwickshire, who was born around 1540 and wrote several works, including the play "The Tragedie of Philotas." Another notable figure was Elizabeth Elphage, a Puritan author and religious writer from Suffolk, born in the late 16th century.

One of the most significant bearers of the surname ELPHAGE was Sir Thomas Elphage, a prominent English politician and statesman who lived in the 17th century. He served as a Member of Parliament and held several important positions during the reign of King Charles II.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elphage

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

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 Elphage 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.

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

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