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There are approximately 9,606 people named Elliot in the UK. That makes it the 1,096th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 152 are named Elliot.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

Scotland

Language of origin

Gaelic

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

Celtic
From given name or forename

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The Elliot surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

Supposed to signify the son of Elias; Heliat, Welsh and Cor. Br., a huntsman, a pursuer.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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