Ellison as a Last Name

How Common is the Last Name Ellison?

According to the 2010 census, there are 42,827 people with the surname Ellison in the United States. Ellison is the 809th most common last name for Americans.

What Percent of People are Named Ellison?

About 0.014% Americans have the last name Ellison.

This means 1 in 7,209 people are named Ellison.

Is the Last Name Ellison Growing?

Yes. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of Americans named Ellison grew by 3.3%. However, this is less than the national growth rate of 9.7%.

What Percentage of People Named Ellison are Black?

Here is the racial breakdown of people with the last name Ellison in the United States.

Race Percent
White65.84%
Black28.32%
Hispanic2.40%
Multiracial2.29%
Asian0.59%
Native American0.57%