Ellis Donofrio

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ellis Donofrio — Welsh
36K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ellis Donofrio is a name that combines Welsh origins. The first name Ellis is a masculine given name of Welsh origin. Ellis is a given name of Welsh and English origin. Notable people with the given name include: Ellis (Nez Perce) (c. 1810–1848), Native American leader Ellis Amburn (1933–2018), American book editor and biographer Ellis Bent (1783–1815), British-Australian lawyer and judge Ellis B. The surname Donofrio: Brian D'Onofrio, American psychologist Carmen D'Onofrio (born 1974), Canadian soccer player Carol D'Onofrio (1936–2020), American public health researcher Daniele D'Onofrio (born 1993), Italian long-distance runner Denis D'Onofrio (born 1989), Italian footballer Dominique D'Onofrio (1953–2016), Italian football coach Elizabeth D'Onofrio (born 1957), American actress Francesco D'Onofrio (born 1939), Italian politician and academic François D'Onofrio (born 1990), Belgian footballer Giovanni D'Onofrio (born 1998), Italian rugby player Katerina D'Onofrio (born 1978), Peruvian actress Mark D'Onofri. Ellis is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 36K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ellis reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ellis

Welsh

Ellis is a given name of Welsh and English origin. Notable people with the given name include: Ellis (Nez Perce) (c. 1810–1848), Native American leader Ellis Amburn (1933–2018), American book editor and biographer Ellis Bent (1783–1815), British-Australian lawyer and judge Ellis B.

Surname: Donofrio

Italian

Brian D'Onofrio, American psychologist Carmen D'Onofrio (born 1974), Canadian soccer player Carol D'Onofrio (1936–2020), American public health researcher Daniele D'Onofrio (born 1993), Italian long-distance runner Denis D'Onofrio (born 1989), Italian footballer Dominique D'Onofrio (1953–2016), Italian football coach Elizabeth D'Onofrio (born 1957), American actress Francesco D'Onofrio (born 1939), Italian politician and academic François D'Onofrio (born 1990), Belgian footballer Giovanni D'Onofrio (born 1998), Italian rugby player Katerina D'Onofrio (born 1978), Peruvian actress Mark D'Onofri.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ellis is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 11%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ellis by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Ellis Donofrio

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ellis Donofrio:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ellis?
The first name Ellis originates from Welsh. Ellis is a given name of Welsh and English origin. Notable people with the given name include: Ellis (Nez Perce) (c. 1810–1848), Native American leader Ellis Amburn (1933–2018), American book editor and biographer Ellis Bent (1783–1815), British-Australian lawyer and judge Ellis B.
When was Ellis most popular?
The name Ellis reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Donofrio?
The surname Donofrio originates from Italian. Brian D'Onofrio, American psychologist Carmen D'Onofrio (born 1974), Canadian soccer player Carol D'Onofrio (1936–2020), American public health researcher Daniele D'Onofrio (born 1993), Italian long-distance runner Denis D'Onofrio (born 1989), Italian footballer Dominique D'Onofrio (1953–2016), Italian football coach Elizabeth D'Onofrio (born 1957), American actress Francesco D'Onofrio (born 1939), Italian politician and academic François D'Onofrio (born 1990), Belgian footballer Giovanni D'Onofrio (born 1998), Italian rugby player Katerina D'Onofrio (born 1978), Peruvian actress Mark D'Onofri.
What are the origins of the name Ellis Donofrio?
The name Ellis Donofrio combines two different traditions: the first name Ellis has Welsh roots, while the surname Donofrio originates from Italian.
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