Summary

The surname Ellison has English origins and is derived from the name Elias, which means 'Yahweh is God'. It can be traced back to medieval times and was commonly found in Yorkshire, England. The name has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and colonization.
There are
42827
Ellisons in the USA
Ellison is the
809th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Ellison

RalphWaldo

Ralph Waldo Ellison was an American writer and literary critic best known for his novel 'Invisible Man,' which won the National Book Award for Fiction in 1953.

HarlanEllison

Harlan Ellison was an American writer known for his work in science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction. He won multiple awards for his short stories and scripts.

HarryEllison

Harry Ellison was a British soldier who served as a captain in the Royal Field Artillery during World War I. He was awarded the Military Cross for bravery.

JenniferEllison

Jennifer Ellison is an English actress, singer, and television personality. She is known for her roles in TV shows like 'Brookside' and 'Dancing on Ice.'

LawrenceJoseph

Lawrence Joseph Ellison is an American entrepreneur and business magnate. He co-founded Oracle Corporation and served as its CEO until 2014.

SophieEllis-Bextor

Sophie Ellis-Bextor is an English singer, songwriter, and model. She gained fame with her hit singles like 'Murder on the Dancefloor' and 'Groovejet (If This Ain't Love).'

DavidEllison

David Ellison is an American film producer and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Skydance Media and has produced films like 'Mission: Impossible - Fallout.'

KeithEllison

Keith Ellison is an American politician and lawyer. He served as the U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district from 2007 to 2019.

HugoEllison

Hugo Ellison was an English artist known for his landscape paintings in the 19th century. His works often depicted the beauty of the English countryside.

SarahEllison

Sarah Ellison is a British journalist and author. She has worked for publications like The Wall Street Journal and wrote the book 'War at the Wall Street Journal.'

Ellison Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Ellison' is of patronymic origin, derived from the given name 'Ellis,' which itself is a Welsh form of the English name 'Elijah.' The suffix '-son' indicates 'son of Ellis.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Ellison' is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in states like Texas, North Carolina, California, and Georgia. It is also present in the United Kingdom and Canada.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Ellison' include 'Elliston' and 'Eliasen.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Ellison' have migrated and immigrated to various parts of the world, particularly to the United States and other English-speaking countries, in search of better opportunities and a new life.