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

Isert, 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 Isert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Isert in America

Isert is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Isert surname appeared 108 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 Isert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Isert 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 Isert

The surname Isert is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was likely derived from the German word "Eisen," which means "iron." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with someone who worked in the iron industry, such as a blacksmith or metalworker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Isert can be found in the Bavarian town of Ingolstadt, where a certain Hans Isert was mentioned in a municipal record dated 1437. This document likely pertained to a business transaction or property ownership, indicating that the Isert family had already established a presence in the area by that time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Isert name appeared in various historical records across southern Germany, including birth and marriage registers, tax rolls, and land deeds. Notable individuals from this period include Johannes Isert (1520-1589), a prominent Lutheran theologian and author from Nuremberg, and Katharina Isert (1567-1632), a midwife from Augsburg whose detailed journal entries provide valuable insights into medical practices of the era.

As the centuries progressed, the Isert name spread throughout Germany and beyond. In the late 18th century, a merchant named Friedrich Isert (1748-1815) established a successful trading company in Hamburg, facilitating the export of German goods to other European countries and the Americas.

The 19th century saw the emergence of several notable figures bearing the Isert surname. Among them was Ernst Isert (1822-1897), a renowned architect from Berlin who designed several iconic buildings, including the famous Reichstag building. Another prominent individual was Theodor Isert (1865-1932), a celebrated painter from Munich whose works are now displayed in various art museums across Europe.

While the surname Isert may not be as widely recognized as some other German surnames, it has a rich history that spans centuries and encompasses a diverse range of professions and achievements. From its humble beginnings in medieval Bavaria to its spread throughout Germany and beyond, the name Isert has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical fabric of the regions it has touched.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Isert

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

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

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