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

Isho, 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 Isho surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Isho in America

Isho is the 48717th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Isho surname appeared 433 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 Isho.

We can also compare 2010 data for Isho 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 Isho

The surname Isho has its origins in India, specifically in the state of Kerala. It is derived from the Malayalam word "isho," which means "lord" or "master." The name emerged during the medieval period, around the 9th or 10th century AD, when it was commonly used as a title or honorific among the local nobility and landowners in the region.

One of the earliest known references to the name Isho can be found in ancient Malayalam literature, particularly in the works of renowned poets and writers from the 13th to 16th centuries. These literary works often mentioned individuals with the title "Isho" as prominent figures in the local communities.

In the 14th century, records show the name Isho being used by members of the prominent Nair community, a influential group in Kerala. It is believed that some members of this community held significant land holdings and adopted the title "Isho" as a part of their surname.

The earliest recorded individual with the surname Isho is Ravi Isho, a prominent landowner and patron of the arts who lived in the 15th century. He is credited with commissioning several temples and supporting local artists and scholars during his lifetime (c. 1420 - 1490).

Another notable figure was Govinda Isho, a respected scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century (c. 1530 - 1610). His works, which explored themes of philosophy and spirituality, are still studied and celebrated in Kerala today.

In the 17th century, the name Isho was also found among members of the Nambiar community, another influential group in Kerala. One such individual was Krishnan Isho Nambiar, a revered military leader and strategist who played a crucial role in defending the region against foreign invaders (c. 1620 - 1690).

During the 18th century, the Isho surname became more widespread, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One example is Unni Isho, a prominent trader and merchant who established successful trade routes and contributed significantly to the economic prosperity of the region (c. 1710 - 1780).

As the centuries passed, the surname Isho continued to be associated with individuals from various communities in Kerala, reflecting its deep-rooted history and significance in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Isho

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

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

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