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Name Origin

Ellis is a Welsh given name traditionally used for boys. It means 'benevolent' or 'kind'.

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Famous People

Ellis Marsalis Jr. (1934-2020)

Jazz pianist and educator

  • Performed with numerous jazz greats
  • Taught at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts
  • Grammy Award winner

Ellis Island

Historical Immigration Station

  • Processed over 12 million immigrants between 1892 and 1954
  • Symbol of hope and opportunity for millions
  • Now a National Monument and museum