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

Ishak, 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 Ishak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ishak in America

Ishak is the 25255th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ishak surname appeared 981 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 Ishak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ishak 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 Ishak

The surname ISHAK originated in the Middle East, specifically in the Arab world, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic name Ishaq, which is the Arabic form of the biblical name Isaac. The name Ishaq has its roots in the Hebrew language and means "he will laugh."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ISHAK can be found in the chronicles of the Fatimid Caliphate, which ruled over parts of North Africa and the Middle East from the 10th to the 12th century. In these chronicles, the name appears as a reference to individuals who held prominent positions within the caliphate's administration.

During the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over Egypt and the Levant from the 13th to the 16th century, the surname ISHAK was associated with several notable figures. Among them was Ishak al-Masri, a renowned physician and scholar who lived in the 13th century and authored several treatises on medicine and philosophy.

The name ISHAK also appeared in the records of the Ottoman Empire, which controlled vast territories across the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe from the 14th to the 20th century. One notable bearer of the surname was Ishak Pasha, a high-ranking military commander who served in the Ottoman army during the 16th century.

In the realm of literature, the surname ISHAK is associated with Ishak Musa al-Husayni, a Palestinian poet and scholar who lived in the 17th century. His works, which celebrated Arab culture and heritage, were widely acclaimed and continue to be studied by scholars of Arabic literature.

Another notable figure bearing the surname ISHAK was Ishak Efendi, an Ottoman calligrapher and artist who lived in the 18th century. His exquisite calligraphic works adorned numerous mosques and palaces throughout the Ottoman Empire, and he is considered one of the most skilled calligraphers of his time.

While the surname ISHAK has its roots in the Arab world, it has since spread to other regions through migration and cultural exchange. Today, individuals bearing this surname can be found in various parts of the world, carrying with them the rich cultural heritage and historical significance associated with this ancient name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ishak

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

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

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