There are
1688
Elis in the USA
Eli is the
16881st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Eli

EliWhitney

Eli Whitney was an American inventor and engineer who is best known for inventing the cotton gin, a machine that revolutionized the cotton industry.

EliManning

Eli Manning is a former American football quarterback who played for the New York Giants in the National Football League (NFL). He is a two-time Super Bowl champion and was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in both Super Bowl victories.

ElijahWood

Elijah Wood is an American actor best known for his role as Frodo Baggins in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ film series. He has also appeared in other notable films such as ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ and ‘The Good Son’.

EliRoth

Eli Roth is an American film director, producer, and actor known for directing horror films such as ‘Hostel’ and ‘Cabin Fever’. He has also appeared in films like ‘Inglourious Basterds’ and ‘Death Wish’.

ElishaCuthbert

Elisha Cuthbert is a Canadian actress and model known for her roles in television shows like ‘24’ and ‘Happy Endings’. She has also appeared in films such as ‘The Girl Next Door’ and ‘House of Wax’.

ElizabethOlsen

Elizabeth Olsen is an American actress known for her role as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She has appeared in films like ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ and ‘Captain America: Civil War’.

ElisabettaCanalis

Elisabetta Canalis is an Italian actress, model, and television presenter known for her work in Italian television and her relationship with actor George Clooney.

ElianaGirard

Eliana Girard is an American dancer known for participating in the reality show ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ and being a member of the dance group ‘Eliana and Chehon’.

ElieWiesel

Elie Wiesel was a Romanian-born American writer, professor, and Holocaust survivor. He is best known for his memoir ‘Night’, which chronicles his experiences as a teenager in Nazi concentration camps.

EliRothwell

Eli Rothwell is a fictional character in the TV series ‘Gentry Boys’, portrayed by actor Charlie Hallahan. He is known for his role as a detective in the crime drama series.

Eli Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Eli' has multiple origins. It is derived from the Hebrew name 'Eliyahu', meaning 'My God is Yahweh'. It is also a variant of the surname 'Elias', which has Greek origins and means 'Yahweh is God'.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Eli' is found across various regions and countries, including Israel, the United States, Ethiopia, India, and Nigeria.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Eli' include 'Ellis', 'Ellison', 'Elliott', 'Ellisson', 'Elley', 'Elly', 'Ellee', 'Elie', 'Eliott', and 'Elijah'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Eli' is influenced by factors such as religious migration, economic opportunities, and cultural exchange.