Explore the Family Name Ilsley
The meaning of Ilsley
English: habitational name from East and West Ilsley (Berkshire), from the Old English personal name Hild(i) (genitive Hildes) + Old English lēah ‘woodland clearing’.
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How common is the last name Ilsley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ilsley has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ilsley was ranked 69,201 in terms of popularity among surnames, with 265 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had climbed to rank 68,547 with an increase of 8.3% in count, now totaling 287 persons. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #68,547 | 0.95% |
| Count | 265 | 287 | 8.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ilsley
In terms of ethnicity, the Ilsley surname predominantly aligns with white ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 99.25% of those with the Ilsley surname identified as white, decreasing to 95.47% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Ilsley surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year. However, there was a slight emergence of the Ilsley surname within the Hispanic community, noted at 2.79% in 2010, up from zero in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.25% | 95.47% | -3.81% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.79% | 0% |
| 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% |