Find out how popular the last name Iha is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Iha.

Iha, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Iha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iha in America

Iha is the 56073rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iha surname appeared 365 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Iha.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iha to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Iha

The surname IHA is believed to have originated in Finland, with records indicating its presence as early as the 16th century. It is derived from the Finnish word "iha," which means "admiration" or "desire." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who was particularly admired or desired within their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name IHA can be found in the parish records of the town of Hämeenlinna, located in southern Finland. These records date back to the late 1500s and mention several individuals with the surname IHA, indicating that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

In the 17th century, the name IHA appears in various legal documents and land records from the Finnish provinces of Uusimaa and Häme. These documents provide valuable insights into the lives and occupations of individuals bearing this surname during that era.

Notable individuals with the surname IHA include Juhani IHA (1620-1689), a prominent landowner and farmer from the town of Janakkala, and Liisa IHA (1672-1741), a respected midwife who practiced in the city of Helsinki for several decades.

As the centuries progressed, the IHA surname continued to be prevalent in various parts of Finland, with some families adopting slight variations in spelling, such as IHALAINEN or IHATSU. These variations often reflected regional dialectal differences or were used to distinguish different branches of the same family.

In the 19th century, the name IHA gained further recognition with the birth of Juho IHA (1828-1901), a celebrated Finnish poet and journalist who played a significant role in the country's literary and cultural renaissance. His works explored themes of national identity and the beauty of the Finnish landscape, earning him widespread acclaim.

Another notable figure was Kaarlo IHA (1856-1924), a prominent engineer and industrialist who contributed significantly to the development of Finland's infrastructure and manufacturing sector during the country's industrialization period.

Throughout its history, the surname IHA has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including farmers, artisans, scholars, and artists, all contributing to the rich tapestry of Finnish society and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iha

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Iha.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Iha was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Iha has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Iha was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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