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

Ilges, 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 Ilges surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ilges in America

Ilges is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ilges surname appeared 151 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 Ilges.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ilges 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 Ilges

The surname ILGES originates from Germany, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Ilge," which was a diminutive form of the personal name Ilija or Elias. This name has its origins in the biblical name Elijah, a prominent prophet in the Old Testament.

ILGES is thought to have first emerged as a surname in the region of Lower Saxony, specifically in the areas around the city of Hanover. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hanseatic League records from the 14th century, where a merchant named Johan ILGES was mentioned as a trader in the Baltic region.

In the 15th century, there are references to a family of ILGES landowners in the village of Ilgesheim, near the city of Mainz. This village's name is believed to have been derived from the surname, suggesting the ILGES family had a significant presence in the area.

The ILGES name appears in several historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries, including tax records and church registries. One notable figure from this period was Hans ILGES (1540-1615), a master carpenter who was commissioned to work on the construction of the Heidelberg Castle in the late 16th century.

During the 18th century, the ILGES surname spread across various regions of Germany, with families settling in cities like Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich. A prominent individual from this era was Johann Friedrich ILGES (1720-1795), a renowned clockmaker whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by nobility and the wealthy.

In the 19th century, several ILGES families emigrated from Germany to other parts of Europe and North America. One such individual was Wilhelm ILGES (1845-1923), a German-born philosopher and professor who taught at universities in the United States and Canada.

Other notable figures with the ILGES surname include the German novelist Karoline ILGES (1875-1956), known for her works exploring social issues, and the British artist and sculptor Michael ILGES (1904-1986), whose abstract sculptures adorned public spaces in London and other cities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ilges

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

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

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