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

Iser, 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 Iser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iser in America

Iser is the 32339th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iser surname appeared 712 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 Iser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iser 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 Iser

The surname "ISER" is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots traced back to the medieval era. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Eisen," which means "iron," suggesting that the name might have been associated with individuals involved in the ironworking trade or perhaps residing near an iron mine or foundry.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, primarily in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. One notable example is the mention of a certain Hans Iser in the municipal records of Nuremberg, dated around 1380.

Several variations of the spelling have been documented over the centuries, including "Iser," "Iser," "Iser," and "Iser." These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects, scribal errors, or personal preferences.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the records of the Protestant Reformation, with a certain Martin Iser being listed as a supporter of Martin Luther's teachings. This suggests that some individuals bearing this surname might have been involved in the religious upheaval that swept across Europe during that time.

As the surname spread across different regions, it also became associated with various place names. For instance, the town of Iserlohn in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, was once known as "Iser's Lohn," potentially indicating a connection between the name and a specific location.

Notable historical figures with the surname "ISER" include:

1. Johann Iser (1571-1638), a German theologian and educator who served as the rector of the University of Jena.
2. Friedrich Iser (1667-1727), a German composer and organist known for his sacred works.
3. Anna Iser (1804-1875), a German feminist and activist who campaigned for women's rights and education in the 19th century.
4. Carl Iser (1839-1892), a German architect renowned for his neoclassical designs, including the Semper Opera House in Dresden.
5. Wilhelm Iser (1926-2007), a German literary scholar and theorist who made significant contributions to the field of reader-response criticism.

While the surname "ISER" may have originated in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage, with bearers of the name found in countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iser

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

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

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