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

Iseli, 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 Iseli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iseli in America

Iseli is the 68345th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iseli surname appeared 288 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 Iseli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iseli 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 Iseli

The surname Iseli is of Swiss origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Swiss-German word "Iseli," which means "little island" or "islet." This suggests that the name was likely derived from a geographic location, possibly a small island or a place near an island.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Iseli can be found in the town of Unterwalden, located in central Switzerland. The Iseli family is mentioned in historical records from the 14th century, where they were prominent landowners and farmers in the region.

During the 16th century, the Iseli name gained prominence in the city of Bern, where several members of the family held influential positions in the local government and religious institutions. One notable figure was Hans Iseli (1538-1612), a respected theologian and professor at the University of Bern.

In the 17th century, the Iseli family expanded their reach beyond Switzerland, with some members migrating to neighboring regions such as Alsace, France, and southern Germany. This led to variations in the spelling of the name, including Iselin and Yselin.

One of the most famous bearers of the Iseli surname was Isaak Iselin (1728-1782), a Swiss philosopher and writer who was a prominent figure during the Age of Enlightenment. His works, which addressed topics such as education, politics, and economics, had a significant influence on the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another notable individual with the Iseli surname was Johann Rudolf Iselin (1819-1903), a Swiss botanist and mycologist who made significant contributions to the study of fungi. He published numerous works on the subject and is credited with discovering several new species of fungi.

The Iseli name has also been associated with various professions throughout history, including artists, writers, and entrepreneurs. One example is Rudolph Iselin (1891-1971), a Swiss businessman and philanthropist who founded the Iselin shipping company in the early 20th century.

While the Iseli surname originated in Switzerland, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and intermarriage. However, its roots can be traced back to the Swiss-German word "Iseli" and the geographic origins associated with it in the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iseli

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

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

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