Explore the Family Name Ilgenfritz

The meaning of Ilgenfritz

German: compound patronymic, meaning ‘Fritz, the son of Ilg’. See Ilg.

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How common is the last name Ilgenfritz in the United States?

According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ilgenfritz has seen a steady increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 37,835 in popularity, and by 2010 it had risen to rank 36,630, marking a change of 3.18%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, growing from 552 in 2000 to 610 in 2010, representing an increase of 10.51%. This shift resulted in the proportion per 100,000 people bearing the surname Ilgenfritz increasing by 5% over the decade.

20002010Change
Rank#37,835#36,6303.18%
Count55261010.51%
Proportion per 100k0.20.215%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ilgenfritz

When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Ilgenfritz based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.09% to 1.48%, marking a significant leap of 35.78%. The proportion of individuals identifying as having two or more ethnic identities also saw a remarkable rise from 1.09% to 3.11%, reflecting a change of 185.32%. However, the percentage of white individuals with the surname decreased slightly from 96.20% to 94.59%. The percentages for Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities displayed either no change or were suppressed for privacy reasons.

20002010Change
White96.2%94.59%-1.67%
Two or More Races1.09%3.11%185.32%
Asian/Pacific Islander1.09%1.48%35.78%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black1.09%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%