Ellman

Ellman Meaning & Origin

About Ellman
The surname Ellman is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Aelfmann," which means "elf man" or "man of the elves." The name was likely given to someone who was believed to have elf-like qualities or characteristics. Over time, the name evolved into Ellman and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Ellman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Ellman: 1,470
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,694
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.5

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ellman based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Ellman is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALMN
🗽 NYSIIS
EANA
🔊 Soundex
E4505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛlmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E455

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ellman in Braille

Here's how to represent Ellman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Ellman in braille

How to sign the name Ellman using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Ellman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ellman in sign language

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