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

Isaksson, 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 Isaksson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Isaksson in America

Isaksson is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Isaksson surname appeared 133 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 Isaksson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Isaksson 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 Isaksson

The surname Isaksson is of Swedish origin, deriving from the personal name Isak, the Swedish form of the biblical name Isaac, combined with the patronymic suffix "-sson" meaning "son of". This naming convention was commonly used in Scandinavia to indicate a person's paternal lineage.

The name Isaac is of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical figure Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah. In the Old Testament, Isaac is a prominent figure whose name means "he will laugh" or "he laughs" – a reference to the laughter of his parents when they were promised a child in their old age.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Isaksson can be traced back to the 16th and 17th centuries in various Swedish parish records and census documents. Variations in spelling, such as Isacsson and Isachsson, were common during this period due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Isaksson was Johan Isaksson Lilljeholm (1628-1683), a Swedish military officer who served as a colonel in the Dalarna Regiment during the Scanian War against Denmark and Brandenburg. He played a significant role in the defense of the town of Kalmar in 1677.

Another prominent individual was Anders Isaksson (1830-1905), a Swedish politician and member of the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) who represented the city of Gothenburg. He was an advocate for workers' rights and played a crucial role in the establishment of trade unions in Sweden.

In the realm of literature, Olof Isaksson (1884-1958) was a Swedish author and poet known for his works depicting rural life in the province of Småland. His novel "Vägen till byn" (The Way to the Village) earned him critical acclaim and is considered a classic of Swedish literature.

Karl Isaksson (1888-1962) was a Swedish artist renowned for his landscape paintings and depictions of rural scenes. His works are held in various prestigious collections, including the National Museum of Fine Arts in Stockholm.

Lastly, Ingrid Isaksson (1925-2004) was a Swedish actress who appeared in numerous films and television productions throughout her career, earning recognition for her talent and versatility on stage and screen.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds of individuals who have carried the surname Isaksson, reflecting the widespread presence of this Swedish patronymic across various fields and professions throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Isaksson

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

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

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