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

Isaula, 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 Isaula surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Isaula in America

Isaula is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Isaula surname appeared 189 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 Isaula.

The history of the last name Isaula

The surname ISAULA has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the region of Spain during the 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "ysla," which means "island," suggesting that the name may have been associated with someone who either lived on an island or came from an island.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname ISAULA can be found in the archives of the Church of Santa María la Mayor in the city of Seville, dating back to the year 1487. This record refers to a certain "Juan Isaula," who was a merchant and landowner in the region.

In the 16th century, the name ISAULA appeared in several historical documents related to the Spanish colonization of the Americas. For instance, there are records of a "Pedro Isaula" who was part of the expedition led by Hernán Cortés to conquer Mexico in 1519.

Over the centuries, the surname ISAULA has undergone various spelling variations, including "Isawla," "Ysaula," and "Ysawla." These variations can be found in various archival records and documents throughout Spain and its former colonies.

Notable individuals with the surname ISAULA include:

1. Juana Isaula (1522-1597), a Spanish noblewoman and landowner in the region of Andalusia.
2. Diego Isaula (1567-1632), a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Pacific Ocean.
3. Francisca Isaula (1624-1698), a renowned Spanish poet and writer during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.
4. Tomás Isaula (1712-1785), a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the War of the Spanish Succession.
5. Miguel Isaula (1789-1863), a Spanish architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Madrid and Seville.

While the surname ISAULA is not among the most common in Spain today, it has a rich history that can be traced back to the 15th century and is deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Isaula

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

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

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