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

Illsley, 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 Illsley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Illsley in America

Illsley is the 69579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Illsley surname appeared 282 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 Illsley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Illsley 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 Illsley

The surname Illsley has its origins in England, first appearing in historical records during the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from a place name that may have been spelled Illsley or a similar variation. The name likely originated in one of the villages or towns bearing a name resembling Illsley.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Illsley can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which were records of landholders in various English counties. This suggests that the Illsley family had established roots in England by the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire in 1379, further solidifying its presence in the region. The spellings "Illesley" and "Illislee" were also recorded during this time, indicating the variations that existed in the spelling of the name.

During the 16th century, the Illsley name was well-established in various parts of England. Notable individuals bearing this surname include John Illsley, a merchant from Bristol who was active in the mid-1500s, and William Illsley, a landowner in Gloucestershire mentioned in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1576.

In the 17th century, the Illsley family continued to flourish, with records indicating their presence in counties such as Oxfordshire and Warwickshire. One notable figure from this period was Robert Illsley, a clergyman who served as the Rector of Addington in Buckinghamshire from 1640 until his death in 1670.

Moving into the 18th century, the name Illsley gained prominence in various fields. Thomas Illsley (1693-1762) was a renowned English clockmaker, known for his intricate and highly accurate timepieces. Another notable individual was Richard Illsley (1720-1798), a prominent merchant and landowner in Gloucestershire.

As the centuries progressed, the Illsley surname continued to be represented across various walks of life. In the 19th century, Joseph Illsley (1819-1891) was a respected architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including St. John's Church in Waterloo.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and varied backgrounds associated with the surname Illsley throughout the centuries, reflecting its deep roots in English heritage and the diverse contributions made by those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Illsley

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

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

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