About Ellington
The surname Ellington is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated from the combination of the Old English personal name "Aelfwine" meaning "elf-friend" and the word "tun" meaning "settlement" or "enclosure." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Ellington can be interpreted as "the settlement of Aelfwine" or "the enclosure belonging to Aelfwine."
The surname Ellington is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ellington 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 Ellington in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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