Ellert is a given name and surname of Germanic origin.[1][2] Like the related Eilers, Ehlers and Eilert it has emerged from the medieval Germanic first name Eilhart/Eilhard (agi(l) = "awe", "terror" + hart = "hard", "strong").[3] Notable people with the surname include:
Approximately 2,871 people bear this surname. Most prevalent in: Germany; Highest density in: Poland.
Usage: 17% firstname, 83% surname. Surname Ellert is used at least 800 times in at least 22 countries.
