ELLSON
Ellson
Ellson is a surname of English origin, derived from the medieval given name "Elli". The name is known to have Old Norse roots, as "Elli" was a minor Norse goddess associated with old age and was also the name of the giantess in Skáldskaparmál. The name "Elli" itself means "old age" in Old Norse.
The surname Ellson is thought to have been first found in Yorkshire, England, where the Ellson family held a family seat from early times. Over the centuries, the name has spread to various regions of Britain and beyond through migration and settlement.
One notable individual bearing the surname Ellson was Graham Ellson (1905-1980), a British artist known for his abstract paintings and drawings. Ellson's works have been exhibited in various galleries in the United Kingdom and have contributed to the modern art scene.
The Ellson surname continues to be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and the wider world, carried by individuals who are part of its rich heritage and history.
There are approximately 694 people named Ellson in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,760th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Ellson.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Cave
- David
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Simon
Female
- Amy
- Catherine
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Hilary
- Joanne
- Linda
- Mary
- Philippa
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
- Virginia
Similar and related surnames
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