Elliott is a famous Border name that crossed into Ulster and became woven into the life of the north of Ireland.
Where does the Elliott name come from?
Elliott is generally traced to medieval personal names — forms of Elias or the old English Aelfweald — that developed into the surname. It became one of the great riding family names of the Scottish Borders, that turbulent country between Scotland and England.
Elliott in Ireland
Many Border families, the Elliotts among them, moved to the north of Ireland during the period of Scottish and English settlement in the seventeenth century. The name became firmly established in Ulster, and today Elliott is found across Ireland and among the diaspora in the United States, Canada, Australia and Britain.
Did you know?
- Elliott developed from medieval forms of Elias or an old English name.
- It became one of the great riding family names of the Scottish Borders.
- Border Elliotts moved to Ulster during the period of settlement.
- The name is firmly established across the north of Ireland.
- It survives today in Ireland and across the diaspora.
Related Irish family names
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elliott an Irish surname?
Elliott is found in Ireland chiefly as an Ulster name of Scottish Borders origin, established through northern settlement.
What does Elliott mean?
It is generally traced to medieval forms of Elias or an old English personal name.
Is there an Elliott family crest?
Families using either common spelling can browse the Elliot and Elliott Scottish Clan and Family Gifts collection.