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

Ilgenfritz, 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 Ilgenfritz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ilgenfritz in America

Ilgenfritz is the 36630th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ilgenfritz surname appeared 610 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 Ilgenfritz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ilgenfritz 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 Ilgenfritz

The surname "ILGENFRITZ" is of German origin and dates back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where it was initially spelled as "Ilgenfritze" or "Ilgenfritz".

This surname is derived from the Old German personal name "Ilgen", which means "young or youthful", and the word "Fritze", which was a nickname for someone with a cheerful or lively disposition. Thus, the name "ILGENFRITZ" likely referred to a person who was youthful and energetic in their demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, where a certain "Hans Ilgenfritze" is mentioned as a resident in the year 1487. Another notable early reference is in the church records of Leipzig, which document the marriage of "Christoph Ilgenfritz" to "Margarethe Schneider" in 1523.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name "ILGENFRITZ" was particularly prevalent in the regions of Thuringia and Saxony, with several families bearing this surname residing in towns such as Erfurt, Weimar, and Dresden.

One notable individual with this surname was Johann Ilgenfritz (1548-1624), a Lutheran theologian and professor at the University of Leipzig. He was known for his writings on Protestant theology and his involvement in the religious disputes of the time.

Another individual of note was Hans Ilgenfritz (1592-1667), a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Freiberg in Saxony. He was known for his successful business ventures and his philanthropic contributions to the local community.

In the 18th century, the name "ILGENFRITZ" spread to other parts of Germany, with families bearing this surname found in regions such as Bavaria, Hesse, and Westphalia.

A notable figure from this period was Karl Friedrich Ilgenfritz (1727-1798), a renowned architect and urban planner from the city of Mannheim. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and urban developments in the region.

During the 19th century, the surname "ILGENFRITZ" also made its way to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas, as German emigrants began to settle in various parts of the world.

One example is Johann Georg Ilgenfritz (1818-1891), a German-American businessman and entrepreneur who founded a successful brewery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Despite its relatively uncommon nature, the surname "ILGENFRITZ" has persisted throughout history, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in various fields, from academia and theology to commerce and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ilgenfritz

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

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 Ilgenfritz 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 Ilgenfritz 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 Ilgenfritz was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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