Explore the Family Name Ilich

The meaning of Ilich

Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Ilić (see Ilic, compare Elich). Some characteristic forenames: Serbian or Croatian Milan, Dragan, Dragomir, Dusan, Dusanka, Dusko, Jakov, Miloje, Milorad, Obrad, Radomir, Vesna.

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

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ilich saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 64,572nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 71,265th position, marking a decrease of approximately 10.37%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also reduced by nearly 5%, from 288 in 2000 to 274 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 also fell by 18.18%.

20002010Change
Rank#64,572#71,265-10.37%
Count288274-4.86%
Proportion per 100k0.110.09-18.18%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ilich

Reflecting on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ilich, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no significant changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people bearing this surname identified as White, making up 94.10% in 2000 and slightly declining to 93.43% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic identity among those with the surname experienced a minor decrease from 4.17% to 4.01%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Ilich surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.

20002010Change
White94.1%93.43%-0.71%
Hispanic4.17%4.01%-3.84%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%