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

Iselt, 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 Iselt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iselt in America

Iselt is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iselt surname appeared 169 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 Iselt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iselt 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 Iselt

The surname Iselt is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Middle High German word "isel," which means "iron" or "made of iron." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname, given to those who worked as blacksmiths or other iron-related trades.

One of the earliest known references to the name Iselt can be found in the historical records of the town of Nuremberg, Germany, where a family by the name of Iselt is mentioned in the late 1500s. This family is believed to have been involved in the metalworking industry, further supporting the theory of the name's occupational origins.

In the 17th century, the Iselt name appears in various church records and municipal documents across parts of southern Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Some of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname include Hans Iselt, born in 1612 in the village of Rottenburg, and Anna Iselt, born in 1637 in the city of Ulm.

As the centuries passed, the Iselt name spread to other parts of Germany and neighboring countries, with some variations in spelling emerging, such as Iselt, Iseldt, and Yselt. One notable individual bearing this surname was Johann Iselt, a German philosopher and theologian born in 1771 in the town of Schwäbisch Hall. He was known for his writings on ethics and natural philosophy.

Another significant figure with the Iselt surname was Wilhelm Iselt, a German painter and illustrator born in 1845 in the city of Düsseldorf. He was renowned for his landscapes and genre paintings, and his works were exhibited in various galleries across Europe.

In the 20th century, the Iselt name continued to be found in various parts of Germany, as well as in other countries like the United States and Canada, where German immigrants had settled. One notable American with this surname was Frederick Iselt, a businessman and philanthropist born in 1895 in New York City. He founded the Iselt Corporation, a successful manufacturing company, and was known for his charitable contributions to various causes.

Overall, while not a particularly common surname, Iselt has a rich history and a strong connection to the German tradition of metalworking and craftsmanship. Its origins can be traced back several centuries, and it has been borne by notable individuals across various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iselt

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

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

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