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

Isdell, 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 Isdell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Isdell in America

Isdell is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Isdell surname appeared 205 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 Isdell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Isdell 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 Isdell

The surname Isdell originated in England, specifically in the county of Lancashire. It dates back to the 13th century and is believed to be derived from a place name related to the Old English word "isdel," meaning a ravine or valley.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the Lancashire Pipe Rolls of 1246, which mention a Robert de Isdel. The Hundred Rolls of 1275 also contain an entry for a Richard del Isdel, indicating the name's connection to a location.

During the medieval period, the name appeared in various spellings, such as Isdell, Isdill, Isdill, and Isdyll, reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions of the time.

In the 16th century, the Isdell family held lands in the township of Tottington, near Bury, Lancashire. Notable individuals from this era include Thomas Isdell, who was born in 1542 and served as a yeoman farmer in Tottington.

The Isdell name gained prominence in the 18th century with the birth of John Isdell (1718-1794), a successful merchant and landowner in Lancashire. His son, also named John Isdell (1748-1822), became a prominent figure in the local community and served as a magistrate and deputy lieutenant of Lancashire.

Another notable bearer of the name was William Isdell (1773-1841), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Lancashire and the surrounding areas.

In the 19th century, the Isdell family continued to flourish, with members of the family holding positions of influence in various fields. One such individual was Edward Isdell (1847-1923), a respected lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Bury from 1885 to 1900.

The name Isdell also found its way to other parts of the world through migration. For example, James Isdell (1820-1892), an English businessman, emigrated to Australia in the mid-19th century and established a successful trading company in Sydney.

Throughout its history, the surname Isdell has been associated with various place names, including Isdell Fold, Isdell Clough, and Isdell Brook, all located in the vicinity of Tottington, Lancashire, reflecting the name's origins and the family's deep roots in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Isdell

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

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

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