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

Ilustre, 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 Ilustre surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ilustre in America

Ilustre is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ilustre surname appeared 134 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 Ilustre.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ilustre 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 Ilustre

The surname "ILUSTRE" is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "ilustre," which means "illustrious" or "distinguished." This name likely originated as a nickname or descriptive surname given to an individual of notable status or repute within their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the 15th century, when a certain Juan Ilustre was mentioned in archival records from the city of Seville, Spain. The name also appears in several historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries, suggesting its widespread use across various regions of Spain.

In the town of Almería, located in the southern province of Andalusia, there are records of the Ilustre family residing there as early as the 1500s. The family name is also associated with the nearby village of Ilustre-Vega, possibly indicating a connection to a specific place of origin.

During the Age of Discovery, as Spanish explorers and conquistadors ventured across the Atlantic, the surname Ilustre found its way to the Americas. Notable figures bearing this name include:

1. Hernán Ilustre (1512-1578), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro.
2. María Ilustre (1570-1635), a renowned poet and writer from Lima, Peru, who was part of the Hispanic literary movement known as the "Siglo de Oro" (Golden Age).
3. Diego Ilustre (1620-1692), a Spanish military commander who served as the Governor of Cartagena de Indias (present-day Colombia) from 1682 to 1687.
4. Juana Ilustre (1678-1734), a philanthropist and benefactor from Guadalajara, Mexico, known for her contributions to the establishment of several hospitals and orphanages.
5. Rodrigo Ilustre (1755-1825), a Spanish soldier and politician who played a significant role in the Peninsular War against the French invasion of Spain.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the distinguished surname Ilustre, reflecting its longstanding presence and prominence in various parts of the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ilustre

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

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

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