Ellands is a locational given surname[1] that is popular among citizens of the United Kingdom and Eastern Canada. The name is pronounced usually as "ELLE—ands" in Canada, and as "EEL—ands" in the United Kingdom. It originated in the 18th century in Europe and it means "beautiful girl". As of 1999, there are an estimated 10,000 with this surname in the UK and Canada; specifically Hampshire, Ireland, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
See also
- Elland, a market town in England
References
- ↑ "Elland Last Name Origin". SurnameDB. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
External links
- Directory of different name databases (archived)
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