Explore the Family Name Ilderton
The meaning of Ilderton
English (Durham and Northumberland): habitational name from Ilderton in Northumberland. The placename derives from Old English hyldre ‘elder tree’ + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’.
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How common is the last name Ilderton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ilderton has seen a slight decrease in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ilderton was ranked 101,654 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 this rank had dropped to 104,602, indicating a decline of 2.9%. Despite the fall in ranking, the actual count of people with the Ilderton surname increased slightly from 164 in 2000 to 171 in 2010, a growth of 4.27%. The proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,654 | #104,602 | -2.9% |
| Count | 164 | 171 | 4.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ilderton
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ilderton, as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, remained predominantly white between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.95% of the individuals with the Ilderton surname identified as white, which decreased marginally to 95.32% in 2010. There were no recorded occurrences of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.95% | 95.32% | -1.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |