About Ely
The surname Ely is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "eg," meaning island or low-lying land, and could have been a topographic name for someone living near such a place. Alternatively, it may have originated as a locational surname from the city of Ely in Cambridgeshire, England. Another possibility is that Ely could be a variant spelling of the surname Eli, derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning "my God is Yahweh." Ultimately, the specific meaning of the surname Ely would depend on its historical context and individual family origins.
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The surname Ely is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ely based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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