Ellis is a surname of Welsh and English origin. An independent French origin of the surname is said to derive from the phrase fleur-de-lis. It has also been noted to be a Jewish surname. People with the surname include: A. Adam Ellis (born 1996), British speedway rider. Adrienne Ellis (born 1944), American-Canadian actress. Albert Ellis (disambiguation), multiple people. Alexander Ellis (disambiguation), multiple people. Allan Ellis (disambiguation) Alton Ellis (1938–2008), Jamaican musician. Andrew Ellis (disambiguation), multiple people.
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