Names / Ellis
Is Ellis a first name or a last name?
Ellis is both: a family name in some places and a given name in others. It is mostly a family name in Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
How to address someone called Ellis
- United States. Ellis is used both ways: about 188,968 people had it as a surname in the 2010 census, and 22,263 babies born between 1950 and 2017 were given it as a first name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- United Kingdom. Ellis is used both ways: 75% of people from the United Kingdom with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- Australia. Ellis is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Ellis or Dear Ms. Ellis.
- Canada. Ellis is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Ellis or Dear Ms. Ellis.
Not sure which part of a full name is which? Check the full name with the country where the person is based.
Ellis by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Ellis as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (1,170 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 399 | 195 | 67% |
| United Kingdom | 215 | 70 | 75% |
| Australia | 77 | 13 | 86% |
| Canada | 58 | 14 | 81% |
| New Zealand | 36 | 5 | 88% |
| South Africa | 11 | 1 | 92% |
| Netherlands | 4 | 7 | 36% |
| Ireland | 9 | 1 | 90% |
| Sweden | 7 | 0 | 100% |
| Jamaica | 7 | 0 | 100% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Ellis in the United States
- As a surname: about 188,968 people in the 2010 census, rank 131 among US surnames.
- As a first name: 22,263 babies born between 1950 and 2017, 15% of them girls.
Ellis as a given name: men or women?
About 9% of people with Ellis as a given name in Wikidata are women, and 15% of US babies given the name. This describes the name, not any one person: it is not a safe basis for Mr. or Ms., and the full name without a title is always polite.
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