Find out how popular the last name Iley is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Iley.

Iley, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Iley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iley in America

Iley is the 80926th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iley surname appeared 234 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Iley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iley to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Iley

The surname ILEY has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "iley," which referred to a small island or a dwelling located on an island. This name was commonly found in areas near rivers or coastlines where such islands were present.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk from 1273, where it appears as "de Iley." This suggests that the name was initially used as a locational surname, indicating a person's place of residence or origin.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Iley," "Ily," and "Yly," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common during that time. One notable individual from this period was John Iley, a merchant from London who was mentioned in city records from 1367.

During the 16th century, the surname ILEY was found in various parts of England, including Essex, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire. In the Subsidy Rolls of Essex from 1524, the name is recorded as "Yley," while in the Musters of Lincolnshire from 1543, it appears as "Iley."

Among the notable individuals bearing the surname ILEY was Thomas Iley, a clergyman born in 1590 in Lincolnshire. He served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Ely, Cambridgeshire, and was known for his contributions to the local community.

In the 17th century, the name ILEY was found in various historical records, including parish registers and court documents. One prominent figure was Sir John Iley, a wealthy landowner and member of Parliament for Nottinghamshire, who lived from 1620 to 1699.

Another notable individual was Elizabeth Iley, born in 1675 in Essex. She was a prominent Quaker and writer, known for her autobiography detailing her religious journey and experiences as a nonconformist during a time of religious persecution.

In the 18th century, the surname ILEY remained present in various regions of England. One noteworthy individual was William Iley, born in 1732 in Yorkshire. He was a renowned architect and was responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in the area.

Lastly, in the 19th century, the name ILEY was found in historical records across England, with individuals bearing this surname residing in counties such as Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Derbyshire. One notable figure was Edward Iley, born in 1845 in Lincolnshire, who was a prominent educator and headmaster of a prestigious school in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iley

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Iley.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Iley was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Iley has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Iley was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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