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UK surname

Ilic

An ethnic surname from the Balkans meaning "son of Ilija" or "descendant of Elijah".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Melton, Telford and Wrekin and Leicester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ilic is 261 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

239

2016, ranked #17,322

Peak year

2010

261 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 239 in 2016, ranked #17,322.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Ilic surname distribution map

The map shows where the Ilic surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Ilic surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Ilic over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1997 modern 181 #18,763
1998 modern 198 #18,224
1999 modern 190 #18,797
2000 modern 203 #18,043
2001 modern 197 #18,108
2002 modern 203 #18,115
2003 modern 218 #17,131
2004 modern 227 #16,778
2005 modern 241 #16,036
2006 modern 246 #15,907
2007 modern 235 #16,668
2008 modern 241 #16,481
2009 modern 250 #16,421
2010 modern 261 #16,294
2011 modern 257 #16,335
2012 modern 237 #17,132
2013 modern 250 #16,778
2014 modern 240 #17,387
2015 modern 239 #17,322
2016 modern 239 #17,322

Geography

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Where Ilics are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Melton, Telford and Wrekin, Leicester, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Derby. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Melton 006 Melton
2 Telford and Wrekin 008 Telford and Wrekin
3 Leicester 030 Leicester
4 Rhondda Cynon Taf 028 Rhondda Cynon Taf
5 Derby 001 Derby

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ilic

These lists show first names that appear often with the Ilic surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Ilic

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Ilic, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Ilic surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Ilic household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Ilic is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Ilic is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Ilic falls in decile 9 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Ilic is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Ilic, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Ilic

The surname "Ilic" originates from the Balkans, primarily in Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a patronymic surname derived from the Slavic personal name "Ilija," which is the Slavic variant of the name Elijah or Elias.

The name "Ilija" can be traced back to the biblical prophet Elijah, whose name means "my God is Yahweh" in Hebrew. The surname "Ilic" is formed by adding the Slavic possessive suffix "-ic" to the name "Ilija," indicating "son of Ilija."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "Ilic" can be found in medieval Slavic manuscripts and records from the 14th and 15th centuries. It was particularly common in the regions of Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina during this period.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "Ilic" was Nikola Ilic, a Serbian noble and military commander who lived in the 15th century. He played a significant role in the resistance against the Ottoman Empire during the Serbian Despotate.

Another notable figure was Jovan Ilic, a Serbian painter and iconographer from the 16th century. He was renowned for his frescoes and icons adorning churches throughout Serbia and neighboring regions.

In the 18th century, Atanasije Ilic was a prominent Serbian writer, educator, and philosopher. He is considered one of the pioneers of the Serbian Enlightenment and is known for his contributions to education and the promotion of the Serbian language.

During the 19th century, Jovan Ilic was a Serbian revolutionary and one of the leaders of the First Serbian Uprising against the Ottoman Empire. He played a crucial role in the early stages of the Serbian struggle for independence.

In more recent history, Milka Ilic was a Serbian painter and graphic artist who lived from 1908 to 1975. She is celebrated for her unique style, combining elements of surrealism, cubism, and expressionism.

The surname "Ilic" has also been associated with various place names in the Balkans, such as the village of Ilic in Serbia and the town of Ilici in Croatia. These places might have derived their names from individuals bearing the surname "Ilic" who were prominent residents or landowners in those areas.

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FAQ

Ilic surname: questions and answers

How common is the Ilic surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 239 in 2016. That gives Ilic a modern rank of #17,322.

What does the Ilic surname mean?

An ethnic surname from the Balkans meaning "son of Ilija" or "descendant of Elijah".

What does the Ilic map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Ilic bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.