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Cognomen Ellis (Ellis , אליס , إليس , and others...) , in all the world, is a widespread family name. The surname Ellis is characteristic of Jamaica, where it is a common surname, Isle of Man, and Guam (explore the name in all countries). Measured by absolute frequency, the name is most common in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Very seldom, Ellis is the forename as well as the last name.