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

Isassi, 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 Isassi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Isassi in America

Isassi is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Isassi surname appeared 111 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 Isassi.

The history of the last name Isassi

The surname Isassi has its origins in Italy, with the earliest recorded examples dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "isola," meaning "island," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived on an island or was associated with an island in some way.

One of the earliest known references to the Isassi name can be found in a manuscript from the city of Genoa, dated 1382, which mentions a merchant named Giovanni Isassi. This document provides valuable insight into the historical presence of the name in the region.

During the 15th century, the Isassi family seemed to have established a presence in the city of Venice, where they were involved in maritime trade and commerce. Records from this period indicate that a certain Marco Isassi was a prominent shipowner and trader who conducted business throughout the Mediterranean.

In the 16th century, the Isassi name appeared in various historical records across Italy, including a mention of a renowned artist named Giulio Isassi, who was born in Florence in 1521 and became known for his frescoes and religious paintings.

As the years progressed, the Isassi surname spread beyond Italy, with some notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was Antonio Isassi, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Juan Ponce de León on his voyage to Florida in 1521. Another was Giuseppe Isassi, an Italian architect born in 1687, who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in Rome.

In the 19th century, the Isassi name gained further recognition with the birth of Alessandro Isassi in 1842, a renowned Italian composer and conductor who composed operas and orchestral works that were performed across Europe.

Throughout its history, the Isassi surname has been associated with various professions, including merchants, artists, explorers, architects, and musicians, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Isassi

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

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 Isassi 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.

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

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