About Ell
The surname Ell is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a variant of the name Elwes, derived from the Old English word "ælf" meaning "elf" and "wes" meaning "meadow." Alternatively, it could be a variant of the name Ellis, which is derived from the medieval given name Elias, a Greek form of the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning "my God is Yahweh." The surname Ell could also be a shortened form of other surnames such as Elliott or Ellison. Overall, the meaning of the surname Ell is likely to be associated with elf-like qualities, a connection to the biblical name Elijah, or a variation of other surnames.
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The surname Ell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ell 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 Ell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.