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

Isaly, 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 Isaly surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Isaly in America

Isaly is the 86005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Isaly surname appeared 217 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 Isaly.

We can also compare 2010 data for Isaly 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 Isaly

The surname Isaly has its origins in the Middle Eastern region, specifically in areas that are now part of modern-day Iran and Iraq. The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.

One theory suggests that Isaly is derived from the Arabic word "isalah," which means "reform" or "correction." This could indicate that the name originally referred to someone who advocated for social or religious reforms. Alternatively, the name may stem from the Persian word "isal," meaning "to send" or "to deliver," possibly implying a connection to a messenger or courier.

The earliest known records of the Isaly surname can be found in historical documents and manuscripts from the region, such as the Kitab al-Ansab, a comprehensive genealogical work written by the Persian scholar Ibn al-Kalbi in the 9th century. This work mentions several individuals with the name Isaly or similar variations.

One notable figure was Abu Isaly al-Baghdadi, a renowned Islamic scholar and poet who lived in Baghdad during the late 10th century. His works on literature and theology were highly influential in his time and are still studied today.

Another early bearer of the Isaly name was Zayn al-Din Isaly, a 12th-century Persian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the development of astronomical instruments.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Isaly al-Dimashqi emerged in Damascus, where he served as a judge and legal scholar. His writings on Islamic jurisprudence and legal interpretations were widely respected and studied throughout the region.

During the 14th century, the name appears in various Persian and Arabic texts, often associated with scholars, poets, and religious figures. One such individual was Shams al-Din Isaly, a Sufi mystic and poet from Tabriz, whose spiritual verses and teachings gained widespread acclaim.

As the name spread beyond its Middle Eastern origins, it took on various spellings and adaptations in different regions and languages. In the 16th century, records show individuals with the surname Isaly living in parts of the Ottoman Empire, including modern-day Turkey and the Balkans.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Isaly

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

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

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