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

Isgrigg, 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 Isgrigg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Isgrigg in America

Isgrigg is the 58735th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Isgrigg surname appeared 345 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 Isgrigg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Isgrigg 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 Isgrigg

The surname ISGRIGG is of English origin, having its roots in the northern counties of England, particularly Yorkshire and Lancashire. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English words "isig," meaning "icy," and "hrycg," meaning "ridge" or "hill." This suggests that the name likely originated as a topographic term referring to a person residing near a frozen or icy ridge.

The earliest known record of the name ISGRIGG dates back to the late 12th century, where it appears in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1195 as "Isegrig." This early spelling variation highlights the name's evolution over time. Additionally, the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1274, where it is recorded as "Isegrig."

It is worth noting that the ISGRIGG surname has been historically associated with various place names in the regions where it originated. For instance, there is a hamlet called Isgrigg in the parish of Sinnington, near Pickering in North Yorkshire, which may have contributed to the surname's development.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the ISGRIGG surname. One such person was John Isgrigg (1598-1672), an English clergyman who served as the Vicar of Kirkby Wharfe in Yorkshire from 1628 until his death. Another prominent figure was Robert Isgrigg (1677-1742), an English lawyer and landowner from Yorkshire, who was appointed as the Recorder of Wakefield in 1713.

In the 18th century, Richard Isgrigg (1705-1788) was a notable English agriculturist and landowner from Westmorland, known for his contributions to improving farming practices in the region. Additionally, William Isgrigg (1771-1841) was a respected English Baptist minister and author, who served as the pastor of several churches in Yorkshire and published several religious works.

Moving into the 19th century, Thomas Isgrigg (1818-1889) was a prominent English businessman and industrialist, who played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in Yorkshire. He established several successful mills and was widely respected for his entrepreneurial efforts.

While the ISGRIGG surname may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and origins serve as a testament to the fascinating stories and narratives woven into the fabric of English surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Isgrigg

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

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

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