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Ellis name meaning
Last Name
189k
in the U.S.
in 2010
189k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Ellis mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Ellis
User Submitted Origins
English
73%
Jewish
7%
Welsh
7%
Canadian
7%
Hebrew
7%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 3 people from all over the world, the name Ellis is of English / Welsh origin and means "Gift of god".
- A user from Minnesota, U.S. says the name Ellis means "God is my salvation".
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Ellis is of Jewish origin and means "Jehovah is god".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Ellis is of English origin and means "God".
- A user from Nigeria says the name Ellis means "Yahweh is God".
- A submission from Illinois, U.S. says the name Ellis means "Generous, kind" and is of English origin.
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Ellis is of English origin and means "A loving person who has many passions about many things and cares for all of those around him".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
- An English patronymic surname from Elis, the Middle English form of Elijah.
- A patronymic surname and a male given name from Welsh, an anglicization of Elisedd.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A locale in the United States.
- A city in Kansas; named for American Civil War veteran George Ellis.
- An unincorporated community in Greene County, Indiana; named for politician William Ellis Niblack.
- An unincorporated community in Steuben County, Indiana.
- An unincorporated community in Minnesota.
- An unincorporated community in Missouri.
- An unincorporated community in Nebraska; named for banker John R. Ellis.
- An unincorporated community in Ohio; named for a local family.
- An unincorporated community in South Dakota; probably named for railroad worker A. B. Ellis.
- An unincorporated community in Wisconsin; named for politician Albert G. Ellis.
Ellis was also found in the following language(s): Danish
Notable Persons Named Ellis
Notable Persons Named Ellis
Al Swearengen
Al Swearengen was a pimp, early entertainment entrepreneur in deadwood, south dakota, procuring (prostitution), deadwood, and early entertainment entrepreneur indeadwood. Al was given the name Ellis Albert Swearengen on July 8th, 1845 in Oskaloosa, Iowa Territory, United States. He died on November 15th, 1904.
Ellis Short
Ellis Short is an owner of kildare partners, owner of sunderland afc, kildare partners, and sunderland a.f.c. Ellis was born on October 6th, 1960 in Independence, Missouri, US.
Ellis Carver
Ellis Carver is a fictional character.
Hedd Wyn
Hedd Wyn was a poet, shepherd/farmer, and shepherd. Hedd was given the name Ellis Humphrey Evans on January 13th, 1887 in Trawsfynydd. He breathed his last breath on July 31st, 1917.
Ellis Paul
Ellis Paul is a folk music and pop music singer-songwriter. He plays Guitar, Piano, Electronic keyboard, and Vocals. He holds the title The World Ain't Slowing Down", The Millennium Poem", and Conversation With a Ghost". He has been prominent since 1989. Ellis was given the name Paul Plissey on January 14th, 1965 in Fort Kent, Maine, United States.
Jr. Ellis Marsalis
Jr. Ellis Marsalis is a jazz musician. They were most prominent from 1949 to present. Jr. was given the name Ellis Louis Marsalis, Jr. on November 14th, 1934.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Ellis
Notable Persons With the Last Name Ellis
Tom Ellis
Tom was given the name Thomas John Ellis on November 17th, 1978 in Cardiff.
Mary Elizabeth Ellis
Mary Elizabeth Ellis is an actress. Mary was born on May 11th, 1979 in Laurel, Mississippi, U.S.
Bret Easton Ellis
Bret Easton Ellis is a satire and black comedy writer and novelist. Bret was born on March 7th, 1964 in Los Angeles, California.
Aunjanue Ellis
Aunjanue Ellis is an actress and producer. She has been prominent since 1995. Aunjanue was given the name Aunjanue L. Ellis on February 21st, 1969 in San Francisco, California, U.S.
Monta Ellis
Monta Ellis is a basketball player for the Indiana Pacers, Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, and Dallas Mavericks in the National Basketball Association. His most notable accomplishments were from 2005 to present. Monta was born on October 26th, 1985 in Jackson, Mississippi.
Ruth Ellis
Ruth Ellis was a model and nightclub hostess. Ruth was given the name Ruth Neilson on October 9th, 1926 in Rhyl. She passed away on July 13th, 1955.
- Warren EllisComics Creator
- Nelsan EllisActor
- Havelock Ellis
- Robin Ellis
- Kerry EllisActress
- Alton EllisSinger-songwriter
- Sean EllisFilmmaker
- William "John" Webb EllisClergyman
- Jimmy EllisMartial Artist
- John EllisScientist
- Jill EllisAthlete
- Joseph EllisWriter
- George F R EllisScientist
- Ryan EllisHockey Player
Common last names for Ellis
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Ellis | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 70.36% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 23.47% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.66% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.24% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.73% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Ellis
People with the last name Ellis are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Ellis
| #131 | Popular Surnames |
| #50 | Last Name First Names |
| #93 | Unique Boy Names |
| #121 | Unisex Names |
| #45 | Vintage Boy Names |