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

Isaksen, 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 Isaksen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Isaksen in America

Isaksen is the 35866th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Isaksen surname appeared 626 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 Isaksen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Isaksen 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 Isaksen

The surname Isaksen has its origins in Scandinavia, specifically Norway. It is a patronymic name, meaning it was derived from the given name of the father or an ancestor. The name Isaksen translates to "son of Isak," where Isak is a variant of the biblical name Isaac.

Isaksen is a common surname found in various parts of Norway, particularly in the western and central regions. The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 16th and 17th centuries in Norwegian church records and census documents.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Isaksen name was Isak Olsen Isaksen, born in 1612 in Voss, a municipality in Vestland county, Norway. He was a farmer and is mentioned in local records from that time period.

Another notable individual with the surname Isaksen was Ivar Isaksen, a Norwegian politician who lived from 1845 to 1929. He served as a member of the Storting (Norwegian parliament) and played a significant role in the political landscape of his time.

In the realm of literature, Gunnar Isaksen (1910-1996) was a prominent Norwegian author and playwright. His works explored themes of rural life and the challenges faced by the working class.

The Isaksen surname can also be found in other parts of Scandinavia, such as Sweden and Denmark, due to the historical migration and cultural exchange between these countries. However, its origins can be traced back to Norway.

It is worth noting that the name Isaksen has undergone various spellings over time, including Isachsen, Isachsson, and Isaachsen, among others. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the way the name was recorded by scribes or officials.

Throughout history, the Isaksen surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, politicians, authors, and notable figures in their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Isaksen

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

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 Isaksen 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 Isaksen 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 Isaksen was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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