ELLERKER
Ellerker
The surname Ellerker is of English origin, primarily found in the Yorkshire region of England. It is a toponymic surname, derived from the Old English words "eald," meaning old, and "kirk," meaning church, and thus interpreted as "of the old church". The Ellerker family is thought to have taken their name from the village of Ellerker, located near Brough in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
The first recorded instance of the surname Ellerker dates back to the 13th century, when the Ellerker family was known to have held estates in the Yorkshire area. Over the centuries, the Ellerker surname has spread to other parts of England and beyond, carried by descendants of the original Yorkshire family.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Ellerker include Sir Ralph Ellerker, a prominent figure in British history who lived during the 16th and 17th centuries. Sir Ralph Ellerker was a soldier and courtier who served under Queen Elizabeth I and King James I.
Today, the Ellerker surname continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world. The name serves as a reminder of the family's Yorkshire roots and their long-standing presence in English history.
There are approximately 343 people named Ellerker in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Ellerker.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Antony
- Brian
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Lee
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Mj
- Paul
- Stephen
- Stuart
- Tony
Female
- Ann
- Caroline
- Jm
- Laura
- Margaret
- Marion
- Pamela
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Tina
- Wendy