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

Illyes, 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 Illyes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Illyes in America

Illyes is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Illyes surname appeared 107 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 Illyes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Illyes 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 Illyes

The surname ILLYES is of Hungarian origin, with its roots tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Hungarian given name Illés, which itself is a variation of the biblical name Elijah. The name Illyes is predominantly found in regions of Hungary, particularly in the central and eastern parts of the country.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ILLYES surname can be found in the Hungarian archives dating back to the late 16th century. In a document from 1587, a certain Mihály ILLYES is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Mezőkeresztes, located in what is now the Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county.

During the 17th century, the ILLYES surname appears to have gained further prominence. In 1642, a nobleman named Péter ILLYES was granted a coat of arms by the Hungarian King Ferdinand III, recognizing his service to the crown. This coat of arms featured a golden lion rampant on a blue field, symbolizing strength and courage.

The 18th century saw the emergence of notable figures bearing the ILLYES surname. István ILLYES (1695-1772) was a renowned Hungarian Catholic priest and theologian who served as the Bishop of Vác from 1737 until his death. His writings on theology and philosophy were widely studied in academic circles of the time.

In the 19th century, the ILLYES surname was associated with several influential individuals. János ILLYES (1803-1875) was a Hungarian politician and lawyer who played a pivotal role in the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. He served as a member of the revolutionary government and was a vocal advocate for Hungarian independence.

Another notable figure from this period was Sándor ILLYES (1825-1897), a Hungarian poet and writer who was a prominent figure in the literary circles of Budapest. His works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and Hungarian identity, earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated following.

As the 20th century dawned, the ILLYES surname continued to be carried by individuals who made significant contributions to various fields. Gyula ILLYES (1902-1983) was a celebrated Hungarian author and poet, known for his works that portrayed the struggles and resilience of the Hungarian peasantry. He was awarded the prestigious Kossuth Prize in 1951 for his literary achievements.

In more recent times, notable individuals with the ILLYES surname include Károly ILLYES (born 1952), a Hungarian diplomat who has served as the Ambassador of Hungary to several countries, including the United States and Russia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Illyes

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

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

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