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

Illingworth, 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 Illingworth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Illingworth in America

Illingworth is the 22689th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Illingworth surname appeared 1,130 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 Illingworth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Illingworth 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 Illingworth

The surname Illingworth is of English origin, derived from the place name Illingworth, a village in West Yorkshire, England. The name is believed to have emerged during the Anglo-Saxon period, with roots dating back to the 7th or 8th century.

The name Illingworth is a combination of two Old English words: "Illa" or "Ila," which means "hill" or "ridge," and "worth," meaning "an enclosed settlement" or "farm." Together, the name can be interpreted as "the enclosed settlement or farm on the hill or ridge."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Illingworth can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is mentioned as "Illingworde." This historic document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides valuable insights into the distribution of land and population in England during the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, records show variations of the name, such as "Illingworthe" and "Illingwurth," which reflect the linguistic evolution and regional dialects of the time. During this period, the Illingworth family is believed to have been prominent landowners in the area around the village of Illingworth.

One notable figure bearing the Illingworth surname was Sir Robert Illingworth (1518-1586), a wealthy merchant and Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He served as an alderman and Sheriff of London and was knighted for his contributions to the city.

Another prominent individual was Reverend Cayley Illingworth (1783-1863), an English clergyman and theologian. He served as the Archdeacon of Stow and was known for his works on Christian doctrine and biblical exegesis.

In the 19th century, John Illingworth (1823-1904) was a notable figure in the textile industry. He established a successful textile manufacturing business in Bradford, Yorkshire, and was actively involved in local politics and philanthropy.

Benjamin Illingworth (1855-1920) was a prominent English cricketer who played Test cricket for England between 1884 and 1892. He was a right-handed batsman and occasional wicket-keeper, known for his exceptional batting skills and ability to score runs quickly.

The name Illingworth has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Illingworth Moor, Illingworth Hall, and Illingworth Street, reflecting the historical presence and influence of families bearing this surname in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Illingworth

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

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

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