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

Illg, 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 Illg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Illg in America

Illg is the 55255th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Illg surname appeared 372 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 Illg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Illg 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 Illg

The surname ILLG is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the region of Saxony. The earliest recorded instances of this name date back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old High German word "illug," which means "foreign" or "strange." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was perceived as an outsider or a newcomer in a particular area.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname ILLG was Heinrich Illg, who was born in the city of Leipzig in 1276. Records indicate that he was a respected merchant and landowner in the region. Another notable figure was Johann Illg, a scholar and theologian who lived in the 15th century. He was known for his writings on religious philosophy and his work as a professor at the University of Wittenberg.

In the 16th century, there are mentions of the ILLG family in the town of Zwickau, where they were involved in the mining industry. One member of this family, Hans Illg, was born in 1542 and gained recognition for his innovations in mining techniques and safety protocols.

The Illg name also appears in historical records from the nearby region of Thuringia. In the 17th century, a notable figure was Christoph Illg, who was born in the town of Eisenach in 1621. He was a prominent figure in the local government and played a role in the reconstruction efforts after the Thirty Years' War.

Another significant individual with the ILLG surname was Friedrich Illg, a military officer who served in the Prussian army during the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in 1784 in the city of Dresden and rose through the ranks, eventually attaining the rank of general. His bravery and strategic skills were widely recognized, and he played a crucial role in several key battles.

While the ILLG surname is not particularly common today, it has a rich historical legacy, with many individuals having made notable contributions in various fields over the centuries. The name's origins can be traced back to the heart of Germany, where it has been a part of the cultural fabric for hundreds of years.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Illg

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

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

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