Explore the Family Name Ilse
The meaning of Ilse
German: 1. topographic name for someone who lived by the Ilse river in the Harz Mountains, or a habitational name from a place so named in Westphalia. 2. from a short form of the personal name Elisabeth (see Elizabeth).
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How common is the last name Ilse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ilse has maintained a steady popularity over the years 2000 to 2010. The rank of the name slightly decreased by 1.16%, moving from 81,100 in 2000 to 82,044 in 2010. However, the count of people with the Ilse surname increased by nearly 6%, from 217 in 2000 to 230 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people did not change during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #82,044 | -1.16% |
| Count | 217 | 230 | 5.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ilse
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Ilse has shown some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, but there was a slight decrease of 2.49% over the decade, dropping from 96.31% in 2000 to 93.91% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 57.61%, moving from 2.76% to 4.35%. There were no reported individuals with the Ilse surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 93.91% | -2.49% |
| Hispanic | 2.76% | 4.35% | 57.61% |
| 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% |