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

Isaman, 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 Isaman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Isaman in America

Isaman is the 49824th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Isaman surname appeared 421 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 Isaman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Isaman 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 Isaman

The surname ISAMAN is believed to have originated in England, with records dating back to the late 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "ise" meaning iron and "mann" meaning man, potentially suggesting an ancestral connection to an ironworker or blacksmith.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, in 1592, where a Thomas Isaman is listed as a resident. The name also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Cambridgeshire in 1628, suggesting the family had spread to neighboring counties by that time.

In the 17th century, the Isaman surname can be found in various records across East Anglia, including the Hearth Tax returns of 1674 for the village of Wetherden in Suffolk, which lists a John Isaman as a householder. This suggests the family had established roots in the region over several generations.

As the name spread across England, variations in spelling began to emerge, such as Iseman, Isman, and Iszman. These alternative spellings can be found in various historical documents throughout the 18th and 19th centuries.

Notable individuals with the Isaman surname include:

1. William Isaman (c. 1650-1715), a prosperous landowner and farmer in the village of Stowmarket, Suffolk.
2. Sarah Isaman (1725-1803), a prominent Quaker and philanthropist from Hertfordshire, known for her charitable work in supporting local orphanages.
3. John Isaman (1782-1856), a successful merchant and ship owner from Hull, who played a significant role in the city's maritime trade with the Netherlands.
4. Henry Isaman (1811-1887), a renowned botanist and naturalist from Lincolnshire, who made significant contributions to the study of British flora.
5. Elizabeth Isaman (1844-1912), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded one of the first girls' schools in Manchester.

While the Isaman surname is relatively uncommon today, its origins can be traced back to the early modern period in England, where it was particularly prevalent in the eastern counties. The name's potential connection to ironworking and its endurance through various spellings and regional variations reflect the rich tapestry of English naming traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Isaman

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

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

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