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

Ili, 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 Ili surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ili in America

Ili is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ili surname appeared 142 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 Ili.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ili 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 Ili

The surname ILI has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "ilio," which means "flank" or "side," potentially indicating that the original bearer lived near a hillside or mountain flank.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of historical documents from the Lombard era in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. In this manuscript, a person named "Ilio de Bergamo" is mentioned, suggesting a connection between the name and the city of Bergamo in northern Italy.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals carried the surname ILI. One such figure was Giovanni ILI (1525-1598), a renowned painter from the city of Ferrara. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

Another notable bearer of the name was Gian Battista ILI (1630-1706), a Baroque sculptor from Milan. He is best known for his intricate works adorning the Milan Cathedral and several other churches in the region.

In the 18th century, Vincenzo ILI (1745-1819) gained recognition as a composer and violinist. He served as the director of music at the Basilica of San Marco in Venice and composed several operas and instrumental works.

Moving into the 19th century, Giuseppe ILI (1810-1878) was a prominent Italian politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the Sardinian parliament and played a crucial role in the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy.

The name ILI has also been associated with various place names throughout northern Italy. For example, the town of Ili d'Intelvi in the province of Como is believed to have derived its name from the ILI surname, indicating the presence of families with this last name in the area.

While the surname ILI may not be as widespread as some other Italian surnames, it has a rich historical legacy, with notable bearers contributing to the arts, music, politics, and cultural heritage of Italy over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ili

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

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

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