Explore the Family Name Ilgen
The meaning of Ilgen
German: 1. patronymic from Ilg. 2. habitational name from a place so named in Bavaria, southwest of Munich. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Ilgen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ilgen experienced a growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 71,808 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to the 66,754th spot, representing a 7.04% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 253 to 296 during the same period, marking a 17% rise. Consequently, the proportion of people named Ilgen per 100,000 increased by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #66,754 | 7.04% |
| Count | 253 | 296 | 17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ilgen
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census highlights that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Ilgen identify as White. In 2000, approximately 98.02% of Ilgens identified as White, slightly decreasing to 96.62% in 2010. The percentage of those who identify as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.98% in 2000 to 2.70% in 2010, a change of 36.36%. However, for the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races, the percentages remained at 0.00% in both years, indicating no recorded individuals within these ethnic identities for the surname Ilgen.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.02% | 96.62% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 2.7% | 36.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |