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

Isenhour, 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 Isenhour surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Isenhour in America

Isenhour is the 17193rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Isenhour surname appeared 1,647 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Isenhour.

We can also compare 2010 data for Isenhour 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 Isenhour

The surname Isenhour has its origins in Germany, emerging during the Middle Ages around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German words "isen" or "isen," meaning iron, and "hauer," meaning hewer or cutter, likely referring to an occupation or trade involving iron-working or mining.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Isenhour name can be found in the historical records of the town of Eisenhauer, located in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. This town's name, which bears a striking resemblance to the surname, suggests a potential connection or place of origin for the Isenhour lineage.

During the 15th century, a notable figure named Hans Isenhour was mentioned in the records of the city of Nuremberg, where he was recognized as a skilled blacksmith and metalworker. His descendants continued to carry the Isenhour name, contributing to its spread throughout Germany and neighboring regions.

In the 17th century, the Isenhour surname appeared in the annals of the town of Eisenhower, located in what is now modern-day Hesse, Germany. This town's name bears an even closer resemblance to the surname, further reinforcing the potential connection between the name and the ironworking trade.

One of the most famous individuals bearing the Isenhour surname was Johann Isenhour, a renowned German philosopher and scholar who lived from 1678 to 1741. His influential writings on ethics and metaphysics earned him widespread recognition during the Age of Enlightenment.

Another notable figure was Wilhelm Isenhour, a German military officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1781, he was known for his bravery and strategic leadership on the battlefield, ultimately rising to the rank of general before his death in 1852.

In the 19th century, the Isenhour surname found its way across the Atlantic Ocean to the United States, where immigrants from Germany settled and established new roots. One such immigrant was Friedrich Isenhour, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1848 and later became a prosperous farmer and landowner.

Throughout the centuries, the Isenhour surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, ranging from skilled metalworkers and miners to philosophers, military leaders, and farmers, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Isenhour

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

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

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