Explore the Family Name Illian
The meaning of Illian
German: possibly from a short form of Julianus, the Latin form of the personal name Julian. Some characteristic forenames: German Friedhelm, Klaus, Otto.
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How common is the last name Illian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Illian has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 64,934 in popularity and had 286 counts. However, by 2010, it had slipped to 71,478 in rank with only 273 counts, representing a decrease of approximately 10.08% in rank and 4.55% in count. The proportion of people with the Illian surname per 100k also declined from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, indicating a drop of around 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #71,478 | -10.08% |
| Count | 286 | 273 | -4.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Illian
Delving into the ethnicity associated with the surname Illian, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority are of White ethnicity. There was a slight increase in this demographic from 94.06% in 2000 to 94.51% in 2010. Also, the Hispanic ethnic identity appeared for the first time in 2010, comprising 1.83% of the individuals with the surname Illian. Simultaneously, there was a decrease in the representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as Two or more races, which went from 1.75% and 2.45%, respectively, in 2000 to zero in 2010. American Indian and Alaskan Native, as well as Black ethnic identities, remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.06% | 94.51% | 0.48% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |