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

Ilsley, 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 Ilsley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ilsley in America

Ilsley is the 68547th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ilsley surname appeared 287 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 Ilsley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ilsley 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 Ilsley

The surname Ilsley originated in England and has its roots dating back to the 12th century. It is a locational name derived from the village of Ilsley, located in Berkshire, England. The name is believed to have evolved from the Old English words "iles" meaning "island" and "leah" meaning "woodland clearing."

The earliest recorded mention of the name Ilsley can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Berkshire from 1176, where it appears as "de Ildesleye." This spelling variation suggests that the name was initially associated with the village's residents or landowners.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in the Feet of Fines records for Berkshire, further solidifying its connection to the local area. One notable individual from this time was Richard de Ildesleye, who served as a knight and landowner in Berkshire during the reign of King Henry III.

By the 14th century, the name had evolved to its modern spelling of Ilsley, as evidenced by records in the Subsidy Rolls for Berkshire from 1327. During this period, John Ilsley, a prominent merchant from Reading, played a significant role in the local economy.

In the 16th century, the Ilsley family established themselves as landed gentry in Berkshire and surrounding areas. Sir Henry Ilsley (1508-1572) was a notable figure who served as a Member of Parliament and held the position of High Sheriff of Berkshire.

The 17th century saw the rise of another prominent individual bearing the Ilsley name, Sir John Ilsley (1610-1684). He was a wealthy landowner and served as a Member of Parliament for Berkshire during the English Civil War, supporting the Parliamentarian cause.

Throughout history, the Ilsley surname has been associated with various place names, including Ilsley Court in Berkshire, a manor house that was once part of the Ilsley family's estates. Additionally, the surname has been recorded with variations such as Illsley, Ildesley, and Ildesleigh.

While the Ilsley surname has its origins in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and exploration. Notable individuals with this surname include Thomas Ilsley (1788-1854), an English-born soldier and explorer who served in the British Army and became a prominent figure in the settlement of Western Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ilsley

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

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

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