About Eliot
The surname Eliot is of English origin and is derived from the given name "Elias" or "Elijah," which are both biblical names. The name Eliot means "Jehovah is God" or "Yahweh is God." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Elias or Elijah. The name Eliot has variations such as Elliott and Elliot, and it has been borne by notable individuals throughout history, including the renowned poet T.S. Eliot.
The surname Eliot is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Eliot based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Eliot in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Eliot using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.