Lellis
Lellis is a surname of Italian origin and, less commonly, a place name used in historical records. In onomastic studies, Lellis is regarded as a patronymic or toponymic surname, though precise etymology varies by family and region. It likely derives from a geographic origin—such as a locality associated with the name—or from a nickname that became a family name. The spelling Lellis is most often found in Italy and among Italian diasporic communities around the world, including North America, South America, and other parts of Europe. As with many Italian surnames, bearers of Lellis may have settled in diverse occupations and social strata across centuries, contributing to local governance, education, religion, and the arts. Because surnames travel with migration and through marriage, the distribution of Lellis can be patchy and show regional clustering depending on historical settlement patterns.
In modern databases, Lellis may appear in genealogical records, civil registries, and church documents. Contemporary usage
See also: Lelli, Lello, Lele; related surname variants and potential place-name references.