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

Isch, 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 Isch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Isch in America

Isch is the 36525th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Isch surname appeared 612 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 Isch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Isch 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 Isch

The surname "Isch" is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the region of Bavaria. It likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "isch," which means "fresh" or "youthful."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Isch surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of ancient German manuscripts dating back to the 13th century. In this document, a certain "Heinricus Isch" is mentioned as a landowner in the town of Augsburg.

During the 15th century, the Isch name gained prominence in the city of Nuremberg, where a wealthy merchant family bearing this surname played a significant role in the local economy. Notable members of this family include Johannes Isch (1429-1501), a successful textile trader, and his son, Albrecht Isch (1460-1523), who served as a city councilor.

In the 16th century, the Isch name appeared in various records across Germany, with some individuals achieving notable status. For example, Hans Isch (1520-1598) was a renowned clockmaker and inventor from Augsburg, known for his innovative designs and contributions to the field of horology.

The Isch surname also found its way into other European countries, likely through migration and trade. In the Netherlands, for instance, the name can be traced back to the 17th century, with records indicating the presence of a family by the name of "Isch van Rotterdam."

One of the most famous bearers of the Isch surname was the German composer and organist, Johann Isch (1677-1746). Born in Nuremberg, he gained recognition for his sacred compositions and his work as a church organist in various cities across Germany.

Moving into the 19th century, the Isch name continued to be well-represented in various fields. Karl Isch (1813-1879) was a prominent German jurist and legal scholar, known for his contributions to the development of German commercial law.

Overall, the surname "Isch" has a rich history rooted in the German-speaking regions of Europe, with its origins dating back to the medieval period. While the name may have evolved and spread across various countries over time, its linguistic roots remain firmly grounded in the Old German language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Isch

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Isch, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!