JELLIS
Jellis
Jellis is a surname of British origin with an interesting etymology. The surname is of medieval English origin and is derived from the given name "Jel" or "Gill," which are diminutive forms of the Old French name "Giles." The name "Giles" itself was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066 and is of Greek origin, meaning "servant of Christ."
The name Jellis has been found in various regions across the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations in Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Cheshire. It is believed to have been used as both a surname and a given name, demonstrating its versatility and popularity over the centuries.
Like many British surnames, Jellis has undergone variations in spelling over time, including Jelliss, Jelis, Jellies, and others. This fluidity in spelling can be attributed to the lack of standardized spelling conventions in medieval times.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Jellis can be found across the globe, with descendants of the original bearers spreading to different parts of the world through migration and settlement. The name Jellis remains a part of British heritage and genealogy, reflecting the rich tapestry of the country's linguistic and cultural history.
There are approximately 460 people named Jellis in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Jellis.
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
- Christopher
- Graham
- John
- Kevin
- Martin
- Paul
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Corinne
- Emma
- Isabel
- Jacqueline
- Julie
- Karen
- Kayleigh
- Margaret
- Pat
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Sheila
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Gellis
- Gelis
- Gelles
- Gelly
- Gellies
- Gelli
- Gielis
- Gellie
- Geales
- Geals
- Geeles
- Geels
- Geils
- Gelacio
- Geleis
- Geles
- Geli
- Gells
- Geloso
- Gelsei
- Giels
- Gilas
- Giles
- Gilies
- Gilis
- Gilius
- Gillace
- Gillas
- Gilleas
- Gillece
- Gilleece
- Gilleese
- Gilles
- Gillesie
- Gillias
- Gillice
- Gillies
- Gillioz
- Gillis
- Gilliss
- Gillows
- Gills
- Gillus
- Gils
- Gilse
- Gilys
- Gyles
- Gylys
- Jalas
- Jalees
- Jales
- Jali
- Jalie
- Jalisi
- Jalli
- Jally
- Jeall
- Jealous
- Jealouse
- Jeals
- Jeely
- Jelassi
- Jeles
- Jeley
- Jelic
- Jeliffs
- Jell
- Jelle
- Jelles
- Jelless
- Jelley
- Jellico
- Jellie
- Jellies
- Jelliff
- Jellin
- Jelliss
- Jellous
- Jellows
- Jells
- Jelly
- Jewles
- Jewlies
- Jiels
- Jiles
- Jills
- Joels
- Joiles
- Jolaoso
- Joles
- Jolesz
- Joleys
- Jolis
- Jolise
- Jollasse
- Jolles
- Jolleys
- Jollows
- Jollys
- Joules
- Jouls
- Jowles
- Jowls
- Joyles
- Juales
- Jules
- Julias
- Julies
- Julious
- Julius
- Jyles
- Jellings
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.