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

Isele, 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 Isele surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Isele in America

Isele is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Isele surname appeared 129 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 Isele.

We can also compare 2010 data for Isele 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 Isele

The surname Isele has its origins in the German language, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century in the southwestern regions of present-day Germany. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Isel," which referred to a small stream or river, suggesting that the name may have originated from a place name associated with a body of water.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Isele can be found in the records of the town of Maulbronn, located in the state of Baden-Württemberg. In the year 1552, a man named Hans Isele is mentioned in a land registry, indicating that the name was already established in the area at that time.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Isele appeared sporadically in various Germanic regions, including the Palatinate, Alsace, and Switzerland. It is possible that the name may have been subject to slight variations in spelling, such as Iselle or Isellen, due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies of record-keeping in those times.

One notable individual bearing the surname Isele was Johann Isele, a renowned German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1667 to 1736. He served as a professor at the University of Tübingen and was widely respected for his contributions to the field of theology.

Another figure of historical significance was Georg Isele, a German architect and sculptor who lived from 1791 to 1858. He was responsible for the design and construction of several prominent buildings in the city of Stuttgart, including the Altes Schloss (Old Palace) and the Stiftskirche (Collegiate Church).

In the 19th century, the name Isele gained recognition beyond the German-speaking regions. For instance, Johann Nepomuk Isele (1799-1856), a German-born artist and painter, achieved notable success in Italy, where he spent a significant portion of his career.

Additionally, the surname Isele has been documented in historical records from other European countries, such as Switzerland and France. One example is the Swiss painter Albert Isele, who lived from 1877 to 1945 and was known for his landscape paintings depicting the Swiss Alps.

While the surname Isele may have remained relatively uncommon compared to other German surnames, its presence throughout history across various regions of Europe serves as a testament to its enduring legacy and the rich cultural heritage associated with its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Isele

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

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

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