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

Isgrig, 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 Isgrig surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Isgrig in America

Isgrig is the 75799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Isgrig surname appeared 254 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 Isgrig.

We can also compare 2010 data for Isgrig 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 Isgrig

The surname ISGRIG originates from the Anglo-Saxon regions of Britain, with its roots dating back to the 7th century AD. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English words "isig" meaning "icy" and "grig" meaning "ridge" or "hill." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived in an area characterized by icy or snow-covered ridges or hills.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ISGRIG surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which documented the landholdings of England after the Norman Conquest. The entry mentions an individual named Isegrid, whose name is likely a precursor to the modern spelling of ISGRIG.

In the 13th century, historical records from the county of Somerset mention a landowner named Alric Isegrig, who held extensive properties in the village of Chilton Polden. This suggests that the ISGRIG surname had already gained prominence among the local gentry by that time.

Notable individuals bearing the ISGRIG surname include Sir Walter Isgrig (1542-1612), a prominent English merchant and member of the Company of Merchant Adventurers, who played a significant role in establishing trade routes with the Low Countries. Another notable figure was Jane Isgrig (1689-1758), a pioneering educator who founded one of the earliest schools for girls in the city of Bristol.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the ISGRIG surname was particularly prevalent in the counties of Somerset, Dorset, and Devon, where it is believed to have originated. Several villages and hamlets in these regions, such as Isgrig's Moor and Isgrig's Cross, bear the name, suggesting a strong historical presence of the ISGRIG family in those areas.

Other notable individuals bearing the ISGRIG surname include:

1. Reverend Thomas Isgrig (1602-1671), a prominent Puritan minister who served as the vicar of St. Mary's Church in Bridgwater, Somerset.
2. Edith Isgrig (1725-1803), a renowned botanical illustrator whose works were praised for their accuracy and attention to detail.
3. Captain James Isgrig (1778-1842), a British naval officer who served with distinction during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a respected maritime cartographer.
4. Sir Henry Isgrig (1819-1892), a prominent industrialist and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the city of Bristol.
5. Emilia Isgrig (1856-1931), a celebrated opera singer who performed leading roles in several major opera houses across Europe in the late 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Isgrig

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

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

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