Elles Surname
Approximately 5,462 people bear this surname
Elles Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. 'the son of Elye'; Old French for English Ellis. The genitive or patronymic form would be Elyes, thus differing slightly from the English Ellis. But v. Ellis, where instances of the French form will be found.
Read More About This SurnameElles Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 3,581 | 1:13,341 | 1,253 |
| Philippines | 492 | 1:205,769 | 32,329 |
| United States | 366 | 1:990,325 | 73,323 |
| Venezuela | 317 | 1:95,281 | 3,570 |
| France | 144 | 1:461,269 | 65,815 |
| Germany | 110 | 1:731,868 | 55,248 |
| England | 103 | 1:540,952 | 33,556 |
| Brazil | 64 | 1:3,344,911 | 95,290 |
| Turkey | 63 | 1:1,235,261 | 51,954 |
| Indonesia | 63 | 1:2,099,194 | 130,130 |
| Canada | 28 | 1:1,315,914 | 92,927 |
| Netherlands | 22 | 1:767,599 | 58,330 |
| Scotland | 16 | 1:334,614 | 15,044 |
| Jamaica | 15 | 1:191,330 | 5,833 |
| Switzerland | 11 | 1:746,629 | 49,719 |
| Costa Rica | 9 | 1:531,119 | 4,381 |
| Ecuador | 8 | 1:1,988,231 | 21,385 |
| Peru | 6 | 1:5,297,354 | 36,458 |
| Panama | 5 | 1:782,452 | 11,059 |
| Angola | 4 | 1:6,747,304 | 6,999 |
| Norway | 4 | 1:1,285,572 | 69,185 |
| Russia | 4 | 1:36,030,764 | 577,589 |
| Chile | 3 | 1:5,872,158 | 52,204 |
| Thailand | 3 | 1:23,546,115 | 908,588 |
| Taiwan | 3 | 1:7,814,915 | 41,694 |
| Australia | 2 | 1:13,497,850 | 222,987 |
| Spain | 2 | 1:23,376,018 | 128,922 |
| India | 2 | 1:383,532,691 | 1,645,216 |
| El Salvador | 1 | 1:6,343,888 | 8,415 |
| Botswana | 1 | 1:2,186,929 | 30,250 |
| Belgium | 1 | 1:11,496,644 | 167,539 |
| Suriname | 1 | 1:552,616 | 9,664 |
| Argentina | 1 | 1:42,743,414 | 282,706 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 1:9,162,273 | 135,437 |
| Japan | 1 | 1:127,844,293 | 73,547 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1:54,177,704 | 343,732 |
| Cyprus | 1 | 1:884,876 | 13,055 |
| Italy | 1 | 1:61,156,688 | 199,583 |
| New Zealand | 1 | 1:4,528,323 | 55,372 |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 1:580,542 | 15,155 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 5 | 1:885,973 | 23,404 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 185 | 1:131,759 | 12,175 |
| Scotland | 11 | 1:340,292 | 10,329 |
| Wales | 7 | 1:224,059 | 8,079 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 442 | 1:113,617 | 11,247 |
The alternate forms: Ellès (11) & Ellés (11) are calculated separately.
Elles (4,301) may also be a first name.
Elles Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. 'the son of Elye'; Old French for English Ellis. The genitive or patronymic form would be Elyes, thus differing slightly from the English Ellis. But v. Ellis, where instances of the French form will be found. I only suggest this; I have no actual proof.
Elye de Bleynnaker, Close Rolls, 36 Henry III.
1680. Married — John Kingham and Saray Eeles: St. James, Clerkenwell.
1789. Married — John Eales and Mary Morton: St. George, Hanover Square.
1807. — William Eells and Sarah Grapham: ibid.
A favorite personal name in the Middle Ages. From the Hebrew, meaning "El is Jahweh.' Helias, son of Huctred had a charter of the lands of Dundas from Waldef son of Cospatric, c. 1180, and Helias of Hadestanden was one of the witnesses (APS., I, p. 82). Helias or Helyas, clericus regis, de Munros, c. 1178—1214 (RAA., I, 1, 9). Helya, canon of Glasgow, 1177—1199 (RMP., p. 99), is probably Helias frater domini Jocelini, bishop of Glasgow, c. 1170 (Kelso, 356). Helias, clericus, son of Fulbert (of Pollok) granted the church of Mernes to the monks of Paisley, c. 1189—99 (RMP., p. 100). In the confirmation charter by King William the Lion which follows he is named Helias de Pertheic (Partick). As Elya or Helya, canon of Glasgow, he is a charter witness between 1175—1207 (ibid., p. 109,110). Helias was parson of Old Rokesburg, c. 1190—1232 (Kelso, p. 136; Melros, p. 229). Helya de Elmedene witnessed charter by Ebrardus de Penkathleht to the church of St. Cuthbert of Durham in reign of William the Lion (Raine, 163). Helia vicarius de Baneth', 1233 (REM., p. 97). A pardon was granted to Elyas de Vaus, 1307 (Bain, II, 1919). As forename: Elias Tervett, 1509 (Trials, I, p. 110).
= Ellis, q.v.
Elias or Helyas was a very common Anglo-Norman baptismal name, and became the parent of the surnames Ellis, Ellison, and perhaps of Elliot, Elliotson, Els or Ells, Elson, Elley, Ellet, and Lelliot.
(Hebrew.) Signifies Lord God.
Elles Demographics
Average Elles Salary in
United States
$45,256 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Elles Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Elles Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Elles (Russian: Эллес) is borne by more people in Colombia than any other country/territory. It may also occur as a variant: Ellès or Ellés. Click here for other potential spellings of this name.
How Common Is The Last Name Elles? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 88,009th most widespread family name on a worldwide basis It is held by around 1 in 1,334,227 people. Elles occurs predominantly in The Americas, where 81 percent of Elles live; 72 percent live in South America and 71 percent live in Caribbean South America. It is also the 105,486th most widely held first name worldwide, held by 4,301 people.
It is most commonly used in Colombia, where it is held by 3,581 people, or 1 in 13,341. In Colombia it is most prevalent in: Bolívar Department, where 61 percent live, Atlántico Department, where 14 percent live and Santander Department, where 4 percent live. Apart from Colombia Elles occurs in 39 countries. It also occurs in The Philippines, where 9 percent live and The United States, where 7 percent live.
Elles Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The prevalency of Elles has changed over time. In The United States the number of people bearing the Elles surname decreased 17 percent between 1880 and 2014; in England it decreased 44 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in Scotland it expanded 145 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Elles Last Name Statistics demography
The religious adherence of those bearing the Elles surname is chiefly Catholic (100%) in Ireland.
In The United States those bearing the Elles surname are 25.96% more likely to be registered Republicans than the national average, with 72.73% being registered with the party.
The amount Elles earn in different countries varies greatly. In Peru they earn 58.38% less than the national average, earning S/. 8,068 per year; in Colombia they earn 21.3% less than the national average, earning $17,867,700 COP per year; in United States they earn 4.88% more than the national average, earning $45,256 USD per year and in Canada they earn 9.73% less than the national average, earning $44,851 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
Elles Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Elles in the Russian language | ||
| Эллес | elles | - |
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