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

Illan, 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 Illan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Illan in America

Illan is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Illan surname appeared 100 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 Illan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Illan 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 Illan

The surname ILLAN originated in Scotland, emerging in the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word 'illan', meaning 'island' or 'islet', suggesting that early bearers of this name may have lived on or near an island or small islet.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ILLAN surname can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a collection of homage rolls submitted to Edward I of England. This document lists a 'Willelmus de Ilan', indicating the presence of the name in Scotland at that time.

During the 16th century, the ILLAN surname appeared in various spellings, such as 'Ilan', 'Ilane', and 'Yland', reflecting the variation in spelling common in those times. One notable bearer of the name was Sir Robert Illan, a Scottish nobleman who lived in the late 16th century and was known for his involvement in local politics.

In the 17th century, the ILLAN surname was prevalent in the Scottish Highlands, particularly in the regions of Argyll and Bute. Records from this period show the name appearing in various forms, including 'Ilan', 'Ilane', and 'Illand'. One notable figure from this era was Alasdair ILLAN, a renowned poet and songwriter from the Isle of Mull.

As the centuries progressed, the ILLAN surname spread across Scotland and beyond. In the 18th century, a prominent individual bearing this name was Robert ILLAN, a merchant and landowner who lived in Glasgow and played a significant role in the city's economic development.

In the 19th century, the ILLAN surname found its way to other parts of the world as Scottish emigrants settled in various countries. One such individual was James ILLAN, a Scottish-born adventurer and explorer who traveled extensively in Africa and published accounts of his journeys in the 1850s.

Throughout its history, the ILLAN surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including academics, artists, and military figures. One notable example from the 20th century was Sir Archibald ILLAN, a Scottish engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the field of aeronautics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Illan

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

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

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