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

Illes, 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 Illes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Illes in America

Illes is the 45495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Illes surname appeared 470 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 Illes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Illes 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 Illes

The surname ILLES has its origins in Spain, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "ille," meaning "that one" or "he." This name was likely given as a descriptive nickname or a distinguishing moniker to individuals who exhibited particular characteristics or traits.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were not as widely used as they are today, and people were often identified by their place of origin, occupation, or physical attributes. The name ILLES may have initially referred to someone who had come from a specific location or region within Spain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ILLES surname can be found in the Catalonian region of Spain, where it was documented in the 13th century. It is possible that the name was originally spelled as "Illes" or "Ylles," reflecting the regional variations in language and pronunciation.

In the 15th century, the name ILLES appeared in various historical documents, including tax records and property deeds. One notable figure from this period was Juan de Illes, a merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Valencia during the late 1400s.

As the centuries progressed, the ILLES surname spread throughout Spain and eventually to other parts of Europe and the Americas. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Pedro Illes (1560-1625), a Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits.
2. Antonio Illes y Vidal (1670-1732), a Spanish military officer who served in the War of the Spanish Succession.
3. Margarita Illes (1785-1854), a Spanish playwright and poet who gained recognition for her theatrical works.
4. Juan Illes Ferrer (1858-1926), a Catalan architect responsible for designing several notable buildings in Barcelona.
5. Emilio Illes Armenteros (1890-1976), a Cuban writer and journalist who contributed to the literary movement of the early 20th century.

While the ILLES surname may have originated from a descriptive nickname or a specific location, it has since become a widely recognized Spanish surname with a rich historical presence across various regions and disciplines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Illes

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

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

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