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

Iseley, 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 Iseley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iseley in America

Iseley is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iseley surname appeared 135 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 Iseley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iseley 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 Iseley

The surname Iseley originated in Germany and can be traced back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "isel," which means "iron." This suggests that the name was initially associated with an occupation related to iron working or blacksmithing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Iseley can be found in the town records of Eisenach, a city in Thuringia, Germany, from the year 1548. The name was spelled "Isseley" at that time, indicating a slight variation in its early form.

In the late 16th century, the Iseley surname appeared in various church records and legal documents across various regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Württemberg. This widespread presence suggests that individuals bearing this name may have been part of migratory waves or trade routes within the German territories.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Iseley name gained prominence in certain areas of Germany. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Johann Iseley (1655-1722), a respected theologian and author from Nuremberg, and Heinrich Iseley (1701-1783), a prominent merchant and landowner in the region of Swabia.

As German immigration to the Americas increased in the 19th century, many Iseleys made their way to the United States and Canada. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in North America is that of Jacob Iseley, who arrived in Pennsylvania from Germany in 1749.

Another notable individual with the Iseley surname was William Iseley (1819-1892), an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and as a judge in the state's court system.

Other individuals of note with the surname Iseley include John Iseley (1842-1912), a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War, and Mary Iseley (1874-1958), an educator and advocate for women's rights in the early 20th century.

Throughout its history, the Iseley surname has maintained its German origins and has been associated with various occupations, from ironworkers and merchants to professionals in various fields. While the spelling may have evolved slightly over time, the name's connection to its roots in the German language and culture remains evident.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iseley

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

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

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