UK surname
A surname derived from the medieval given name Aylott, itself a diminutive of the ancient name Elias.
In the 1881 census there were 54 people recorded with the Ellott surname, ranking it #26,009 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 61, ranked #34,287, down from #26,009 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Dartmorth St Petrox, Dartmouth St Saviour, Townstall, Ashprington, Halwell, Blackawton, Stoke Flemin, St Leonard Shoreditch and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ellott is 269 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 13.0%.
1881 census count
54
Ranked #26,009
Modern count
61
2016, ranked #34,287
Peak year
1861
269 bearers
Map years
3
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Ellott surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Ellott surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 134 | #14,033 |
| 1861 | historical | 269 | #9,244 |
| 1881 | historical | 54 | #26,009 |
| 1891 | historical | 124 | #20,818 |
| 1901 | historical | 74 | #25,958 |
| 1911 | historical | 83 | #24,531 |
| 1997 | modern | 73 | #30,306 |
| 1998 | modern | 84 | #29,537 |
| 1999 | modern | 78 | #30,327 |
| 2000 | modern | 77 | #30,486 |
| 2001 | modern | 67 | #31,297 |
| 2002 | modern | 61 | #32,286 |
| 2003 | modern | 59 | #32,530 |
| 2004 | modern | 60 | #32,684 |
| 2005 | modern | 60 | #32,917 |
| 2006 | modern | 58 | #33,433 |
| 2007 | modern | 60 | #33,539 |
| 2008 | modern | 60 | #33,743 |
| 2009 | modern | 59 | #34,072 |
| 2010 | modern | 61 | #34,143 |
| 2011 | modern | 59 | #34,265 |
| 2012 | modern | 57 | #34,452 |
| 2013 | modern | 64 | #34,127 |
| 2014 | modern | 66 | #34,025 |
| 2015 | modern | 63 | #34,178 |
| 2016 | modern | 61 | #34,287 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Dartmorth St Petrox, Dartmouth St Saviour, Townstall, Ashprington, Halwell, Blackawton, Stoke Flemin, St Leonard Shoreditch, London parishes, Manchester and Brighton. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dartmorth St Petrox, Dartmouth St Saviour, Townstall, Ashprington, Halwell, Blackawton, Stoke Flemin | Devon |
| 2 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 5 | Brighton | Sussex |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Ellott surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Ellott, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Ellott surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Ellott household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Ellott is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Ellott is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Ellott, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Ellott finds its origins in the British Isles, specifically within regions of Scotland and northern England. The earliest instances of Ellott can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 13th century. This surname is a variant of the surname Elliott, itself stemming from the Old English name Æliot or the Norman name Elie, both diminutives of Elias, an English variant of the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning "Jehovah is God."
Ellott is prominently associated with the Scottish Borders region, particularly in areas such as Roxburghshire. The Ellott clan was part of the broader Border Reivers, groups of raiders and warriors in the Anglo-Scottish borderlands renowned for their conflicts during the 13th to 17th centuries. Historical references to the name Ellott appear in several medieval manuscripts and records. A notable early mention can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, where one Richard Ellot took allegiance to King Edward I of England.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname is Alanus Ellot, documented in 1376 within the records of Selkirk. Another significant historical figure is Robert Ellott, born circa 1490 and died in 1561, who was a famous reiver and the leader of one of the Ellott clans. By the mid-16th century, many variations of the name, including Elliot, Elwott, and Eliott, were recorded.
Several notable individuals bore the surname Ellott. One prominent person was Sir Gilbert Ellott of Stobs, whose name appeared in records dating back to the late 16th century. Another was John Ellott, an Anglican priest born in 1592 and died in 1673, recognized for his contributions to religious writings and sermons. The artist Mary Ellott, born in 1806 and died in 1871, gained recognition in the field of botanical illustration in the Victorian era.
Through centuries, the name Ellott has evolved, adapting to regional linguistic variations and clerical whims in documentation. Despite its relative rarity today, this surname holds a significant place in the historical tapestry of the Anglo-Scottish borderlands and provides a fascinating glimpse into the heritage and identity of its bearers.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Ellott surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Surrey leads with 10 Ellotts recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.90x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey | 10 | 3.90x |
| Gloucestershire | 8 | 7.74x |
| Middlesex | 7 | 1.33x |
| Devon | 5 | 4.56x |
| Hampshire | 4 | 3.71x |
| Berkshire | 3 | 7.59x |
| Durham | 3 | 1.91x |
| Kent | 3 | 1.67x |
| Glamorgan | 2 | 2.18x |
| Somerset | 2 | 2.36x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.86x |
| Cumberland | 1 | 2.21x |
| Herefordshire | 1 | 4.63x |
| Lanarkshire | 1 | 0.59x |
| Leicestershire | 1 | 1.71x |
| Northumberland | 1 | 1.28x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.19x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Cirencester in Gloucestershire leads with 8 Ellotts recorded in 1881 and an index of 571.43x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Cirencester | 8 | 571.43x |
| Beckenham | 3 | 127.66x |
| Bethnal Green London | 3 | 13.11x |
| Bray | 3 | 258.62x |
| Farnham | 3 | 150.00x |
| Lambeth | 3 | 6.53x |
| Plymouth St Andrew | 3 | 35.50x |
| Westminster St James | 3 | 55.45x |
| Bishopstoke | 2 | 714.29x |
| East Molesey | 2 | 333.33x |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 2 | 22.68x |
| Westoe | 2 | 22.52x |
| Barnoldswick | 1 | 136.99x |
| Blakemere | 1 | 3333.33x |
| Camberwell | 1 | 2.97x |
| Castle Donnington | 1 | 208.33x |
| Cricket Malherbie | 1 | 10000.00x |
| Epsom | 1 | 80.00x |
| Glasgow | 1 | 3.31x |
| Macclesfield | 1 | 19.34x |
| Nichol Forest | 1 | 909.09x |
| Pinhoe | 1 | 1000.00x |
| Portsea | 1 | 4.73x |
| Simonburn | 1 | 1428.57x |
| South Tawton | 1 | 434.78x |
| Southampton St Mary | 1 | 14.73x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 3.56x |
| Walcot | 1 | 22.12x |
| Whickham | 1 | 69.44x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Ellott surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Ellott surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Ellott households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Serv Domestic | 2 |
| A B | 1 |
| Blacksmith | 1 |
| Butler | 1 |
| Cab Driver | 1 |
| Charwoman | 1 |
| Dairyman | 1 |
| Daur | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| Factory Cotton Operative | 1 |
| Farm Servant (Indoor) | 1 |
| Farm Servantindoor | 1 |
| Gardener | 1 |
| General Labourer | 1 |
| General Serv | 1 |
| General Servant | 1 |
| Head Gardener (D) | 1 |
| House Decorator | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Laundress | 1 |
| Manager To Silversmith | 1 |
| Milliner | 1 |
| No Occupation | 1 |
| Railway Clerk | 1 |
| Railway Clerk Daur | 1 |
| Railway Clerk Wife | 1 |
| Scholar | 1 |
| Schoolmaster | 1 |
| Serv Domestic Kitchen | 1 |
| Silversmiths Wife | 1 |
| Solicitor | 1 |
| Solicitors Wife | 1 |
| Stableman (Dom) | 1 |
| Steamboat Man (Seaman) | 1 |
| Warehouse Porter | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 54 people were recorded with the Ellott surname. That placed it at #26,009 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 61 in 2016. That gives Ellott a modern rank of #34,287.
A surname derived from the medieval given name Aylott, itself a diminutive of the ancient name Elias.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Ellott bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.