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

Isgett, 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 Isgett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Isgett in America

Isgett is the 54296th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Isgett surname appeared 380 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 Isgett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Isgett 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 Isgett

The surname Isgett is of English origin, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the late 16th century in the county of Wiltshire. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from a now-lost place name that may have been spelled similarly to "Isgett" or "Isgit." The root of the name could potentially be traced back to Old English words meaning "eastgate" or "east gate," referring to a location near an eastern entrance to a town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Isgett can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Marlborough, Wiltshire, where a John Isgett was listed as a resident in 1589. The name also appears in the 1642 Protestation Returns for Wiltshire, which recorded individuals who swore an oath of allegiance to the Protestant religion.

In the late 17th century, a Thomas Isgett was mentioned in the court records of the Manor of Bradford-on-Avon in Wiltshire, indicating that the name had spread to neighboring areas within the county. During this period, variations in spelling were common, with the name appearing as "Isgitt," "Isgit," and "Isgett."

One notable figure with the surname Isgett was Robert Isgett (1768-1843), a farmer and landowner from Devizes, Wiltshire. He is recorded as having owned substantial property in the area and contributed to the local community through various philanthropic efforts.

Another individual of note was William Isgett (1820-1887), a successful merchant and businessman from Bristol. He played a significant role in the city's trade and commerce during the Victorian era and was known for his involvement in civic affairs.

In the 19th century, the Isgett name appeared in various records across the southwest of England, particularly in the counties of Wiltshire, Somerset, and Gloucestershire. This suggests that the name had become more widely dispersed while retaining its strongest roots in the west country region.

Throughout its history, the surname Isgett has maintained a relatively small presence, likely due to its localized origins and distribution. However, it has endured as a distinct English surname, carrying the echoes of its possible connection to an ancient place name and the lives of those who bore it over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Isgett

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

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

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