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

Iseman, 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 Iseman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iseman in America

Iseman is the 33990th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iseman surname appeared 669 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 Iseman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iseman 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 Iseman

The surname Iseman is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the region of Bavaria. It likely emerged during the Middle Ages, between the 5th and 15th centuries. The name is thought to be derived from the German word "Isenhut," which means "iron hat" or "helmet," suggesting a possible connection to a blacksmith or someone involved in metalwork.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Iseman can be found in the German city of Nuremberg, where a certain Wilhelm Iseman was mentioned in a municipal record dated 1432. This document referred to him as a skilled metalworker, lending credence to the theory of the name's association with the iron trade.

In the 16th century, the name Iseman appeared in various historical records across southern Germany, including the city of Munich. One notable individual was Hans Iseman, a prominent merchant and member of the city's guild system, who lived from approximately 1520 to 1588.

As the name spread beyond its Bavarian origins, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Isemann, Isemann, and Isenmann. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes.

During the 17th century, the Iseman surname gained recognition in the nearby region of Saxony. A notable figure was Johann Christoph Iseman, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1652 to 1721. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and served as a professor at the University of Leipzig.

In the 18th century, the name Iseman found its way to the American colonies, with the arrival of German immigrants seeking new opportunities. One such individual was Johannes Iseman, who was born in 1732 in the German state of Hesse and later settled in Pennsylvania, where he became a successful farmer and landowner.

Throughout the 19th century, the Iseman surname continued to spread across Europe and North America. One notable bearer of the name was William Iseman, an American businessman and entrepreneur who lived from 1835 to 1912. He founded the Iseman Knitting Mills in New York, which became a prominent manufacturer of woolen goods during the Industrial Revolution.

While the name Iseman is not as common as some other German surnames, it has left its mark on history through the accomplishments of individuals in various fields, from metalwork and commerce to academia and industry. The name's journey from its Bavarian roots to its global reach today serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of human migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iseman

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

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

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