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

Isasi, 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 Isasi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Isasi in America

Isasi is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Isasi surname appeared 177 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 Isasi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Isasi 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 Isasi

The surname Isasi originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France. It is believed to have derived from the Basque words "isa," meaning "bramble" or "blackberry bush," and "asi," meaning "to start" or "to begin." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a place where blackberry bushes were abundant or where new settlements were established.

The Basque Country has a rich cultural heritage, and its language, Euskara, is one of the oldest in Europe, predating the arrival of Indo-European languages. The Isasi name has been recorded in historical documents from this region dating back to the 12th century, indicating its longstanding presence in the area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Isasi name can be found in a 13th-century manuscript known as the "Codex de Calahorra," which documents the genealogy of several noble families from the region. In this manuscript, the name is spelled "Ysasi," reflecting the evolving orthography of the time.

During the Middle Ages, the Isasi family played a significant role in the political and cultural landscape of the Basque Country. Notable figures from this period include Juan Isasi de Idiáquez (1540-1614), a prominent diplomat and statesman who served as the Secretary of State for King Philip III of Spain.

As the Basque people migrated and settled in other parts of Spain and beyond, the Isasi name spread across various regions. In the 16th century, Pedro de Isasi (1570-1645) was a renowned navigator and explorer who accompanied Spanish expeditions to the Americas, contributing to the exploration and mapping of the New World.

In the 19th century, the Isasi name gained further prominence with the birth of Joaquín Isasi Idiaquez (1837-1892), a celebrated Spanish writer and playwright. His works, which often explored themes of Basque culture and identity, played a significant role in the literary renaissance of the region.

Another notable figure was María Isasi de Ispizua (1890-1964), a pioneering educator and activist who fought for women's rights and educational reform in Spain. Her efforts helped establish several schools and educational institutions, leaving a lasting impact on the country's educational system.

Throughout history, the Isasi surname has been associated with various professions and fields, including law, medicine, politics, and the arts, reflecting the diverse contributions of those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Isasi

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

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

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