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

Isip, 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 Isip surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Isip in America

Isip is the 35294th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Isip surname appeared 638 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 Isip.

We can also compare 2010 data for Isip 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 Isip

The surname ISIP originated in the Philippines, with its earliest recorded examples dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Tagalog word "isip," which means "to think" or "to ponder." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were known for their intellect or thoughtfulness.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ISIP surname can be found in the Spanish colonial records of the Philippines, where it was documented as "Ysip" or "Ysipe." This variation in spelling was common during that time period, as Spanish officials often struggled to accurately transcribe Filipino names.

In the 17th century, the ISIP surname appeared in various church records and baptismal registers, indicating that it was becoming more widespread among the Filipino population. One notable individual from this era was Juan Isip, a local leader in the town of Biñan, Laguna, who was born in 1635.

As the centuries progressed, the ISIP surname continued to be found across the Philippines, with concentrations in the provinces of Laguna, Batangas, and Cavite. In the 19th century, Jacinto Isip, born in 1801, was a prominent figure in the Philippine revolution against Spanish colonial rule.

Moving into the 20th century, several individuals with the ISIP surname made significant contributions to various fields. Manuel Isip, born in 1920, was a renowned writer and journalist who documented the struggles of the Filipino people during the Japanese occupation of World War II. Concepcion Isip, born in 1935, was a pioneering female scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of microbiology.

Another notable figure was Francisco Isip, born in 1948, who was a celebrated artist known for his vibrant paintings depicting Filipino culture and landscapes. Lastly, Elisa Isip, born in 1960, was a respected educator and advocate for educational reforms in the Philippines.

Throughout its history, the ISIP surname has maintained a strong presence in the Philippines, with its origins rooted in the country's rich cultural heritage and language. While the name may have evolved in its spelling over time, its connection to the Tagalog word "isip" remains a testament to the intellectual and thoughtful qualities associated with those who bear this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Isip

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

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

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