Ellis Mar

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ellis Mar — Welsh
36K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ellis Mar 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 Mar: Mar is a Chinese and Scottish surname. Origins Mar may be a variant spelling of: Mǎ (馬), a Chinese surname meaning "horse" Marr, a Scottish surname that originated as a habitational surname, from Marr in Aberdeenshire According to statistics cited by Patrick Hanks, as of 2011 there were 81 people on the island of Great Britain and one on the island of Ireland with the surname Mar. In 1881 there had been 54 people with the surname in Great Britain. The 2010 United States census found 5,375 people with the surname Mar, making it the 6,342nd-most-common name in the country. 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: Mar

Vietnamese

Mar is a Chinese and Scottish surname. Origins Mar may be a variant spelling of: Mǎ (馬), a Chinese surname meaning "horse" Marr, a Scottish surname that originated as a habitational surname, from Marr in Aberdeenshire According to statistics cited by Patrick Hanks, as of 2011 there were 81 people on the island of Great Britain and one on the island of Ireland with the surname Mar. In 1881 there had been 54 people with the surname in Great Britain. The 2010 United States census found 5,375 people with the surname Mar, making it the 6,342nd-most-common name in the country.

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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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Numerology

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

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

2
Personality Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

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 Mar?
The surname Mar originates from Vietnamese. Mar is a Chinese and Scottish surname. Origins Mar may be a variant spelling of: Mǎ (馬), a Chinese surname meaning "horse" Marr, a Scottish surname that originated as a habitational surname, from Marr in Aberdeenshire According to statistics cited by Patrick Hanks, as of 2011 there were 81 people on the island of Great Britain and one on the island of Ireland with the surname Mar. In 1881 there had been 54 people with the surname in Great Britain. The 2010 United States census found 5,375 people with the surname Mar, making it the 6,342nd-most-common name in the country.
What are the origins of the name Ellis Mar?
The name Ellis Mar combines two different traditions: the first name Ellis has Welsh roots, while the surname Mar originates from Vietnamese.
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