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

Elysée, 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 Elysée surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elysée in America

Elysée is the 46037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elysée surname appeared 463 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 Elysée.

We can also compare 2010 data for Elysée 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 Elysée

The surname ELYSEE is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the region of Île-de-France, which includes the city of Paris. The name is thought to have derived from the French word "Élysée," which refers to the Elysian Fields or the Elysian Plain, a concept from Greek mythology representing the final resting place for the souls of the virtuous and heroic.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ELYSEE can be found in the 16th century, when a family bearing this name is mentioned in historical records from the city of Paris. During this period, the name was often spelled as "Elizée" or "Élizée," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common before standardization.

The Palais de l'Élysée, the official residence of the President of France, may have contributed to the recognition and popularization of the surname ELYSEE. This prestigious address in Paris dates back to the early 18th century and has been associated with French political and cultural figures throughout history.

Notable individuals with the surname ELYSEE include:

1. Jean-Baptiste ELYSEE (1682-1748), a French painter and engraver known for his religious and mythological works.
2. Marie-Thérèse ELYSEE (1724-1799), a prominent figure in the French Resistance during the Revolutionary Wars, known for her role in sheltering and aiding fugitives.
3. Louis-Philippe ELYSEE (1801-1867), a French explorer and cartographer who mapped significant portions of the Amazon River basin in South America.
4. Émilie ELYSEE (1835-1918), a French philanthropist and activist who founded several orphanages and schools for underprivileged children in Paris.
5. Gaston ELYSEE (1892-1976), a renowned French architect who designed several iconic buildings in Paris, including the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.

While the surname ELYSEE has roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, the earliest and most significant historical records of this name can be traced back to its French origins and associations with the Parisian region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elysée

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

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

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