Explore the Family Name Lilla
The meaning of Lilla
Italian: from the feminine form of the personal name Lillo; alternatively, from a shortened form of a female personal name such as Angelilla (from Angela), or a short form of Camilla.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lilla in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lilla increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,056th and by 2010 it had climbed to the 41,164th spot. This represents a change of 2.12 percent. The count of people with this last name also rose from 486 in 2000 to 529 in 2010, indicating an 8.85 percent increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the surname Lilla per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #41,164 | 2.12% |
| Count | 486 | 529 | 8.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lilla
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname Lilla. In 2000, 96.30 percent of those with the surname identified as White, slightly declining to 95.09 percent in 2010. While the percentage of individuals identifying themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.65 percent to 1.51 percent over the same period. New data from 2010 shows that some individuals now identify as Hispanic (1.32 percent) and some with two or more ethnic identities (0.95 percent). There were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 95.09% | -1.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.65% | 1.51% | -8.48% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |