Eller

Eller is a surname of English and German origin, which means “from the alder tree”. It is a toponymic name for someone who lived near or by an alder tree or grove. The surname is found in various parts of the world, including England, Germany, and the United States. Notable people with the surname Eller include American baseball player Stan Eller and German footballer Stefan Eller. The name has also been used in fictional works, such as the character Laurie Eller from the book “Understood Betsy” by Dorothy Canfield Fisher.