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

Ilieva, 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 Ilieva surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ilieva in America

Ilieva is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ilieva surname appeared 122 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 Ilieva.

The history of the last name Ilieva

The surname ILIEVA originated in Bulgaria and dates back to the 9th century. It is derived from the Slavic root word "Iliya," which means "the Lord is my God." The name was commonly found in the regions of Sofia, Plovdiv, and Varna during the First Bulgarian Empire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ILIEVA can be traced back to a manuscript from the Rila Monastery, which dates back to the 11th century. The manuscript mentions a monk named Iliev, who was a scribe and calligrapher.

In the 13th century, a nobleman named Ivan Iliev was mentioned in the chronicles of the Second Bulgarian Empire. He was a military commander and served under Tsar Ivan Asen II.

During the Ottoman rule of Bulgaria, the name ILIEVA was commonly found among the Bulgarian Orthodox Christian population. One notable figure from this period was Petko Iliev (1722-1798), a merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and schools in the town of Gabrovo.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname ILIEVA was Vasil Iliev (1808-1875), a teacher and writer who played a significant role in the Bulgarian National Revival movement. He authored several textbooks and works of literature that helped preserve and promote the Bulgarian language and culture.

Another notable individual with the surname ILIEVA was Maria Ilieva (1855-1932), a revolutionary and activist who fought for the liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman rule. She was involved in several uprisings and was imprisoned for her efforts.

During the 20th century, one of the most famous individuals with the surname ILIEVA was Yordanka Ilieva (1923-2003), a Bulgarian actress who appeared in numerous films and stage productions. She was awarded the prestigious Cyril and Methodius Order for her contributions to the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ilieva

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

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 Ilieva 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.

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

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