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

Illig, 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 Illig surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Illig in America

Illig is the 25503rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Illig surname appeared 969 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 Illig.

We can also compare 2010 data for Illig 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 Illig

The surname Illig is of German origin, traced back to the 15th century in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. The name is believed to derive from the Old High German word "illa," meaning "vigorous" or "courageous." It may have been an occupational surname given to a strong or brave person.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Illig surname appears in the Nuremberg tax records from the year 1497, where a Hans Illig is listed as a resident. The name is also found in various church records and municipal documents from the 16th and 17th centuries in towns like Augsburg, Leipzig, and Dresden.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the Illig surname was Johann Christoph Illig (1719-1786), a German theologian and author who served as a professor at the University of Leipzig. He published several works on biblical exegesis and religious philosophy.

Another prominent individual bearing this name was Carl Friedrich Illig (1774-1844), a German lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Frankfurt National Assembly during the Revolutions of 1848-1849.

The surname Illig also has connections to place names in Germany, such as the town of Illighausen in Saxony-Anhalt, which may have contributed to the formation of the surname in that region.

In the 19th century, Johann Illig (1821-1899) was a German architect and builder who designed several notable buildings in Dresden, including the Semper Opera House.

Moving into the 20th century, Kurt Illig (1911-1987) was a German businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Illig Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG, a company specializing in manufacturing machinery for the plastics industry.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the Illig surname who have left their mark throughout history, showcasing the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments associated with this German family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Illig

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

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

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