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

Isman, 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 Isman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Isman in America

Isman is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Isman surname appeared 146 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 Isman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Isman 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 Isman

The surname Isman is of English origin, originating in the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "ise" meaning iron, combined with the word "man" to form "Iseman" or "Isman", referring to an occupation - a worker or maker of iron tools and implements.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Iseman" in various counties across England. This suggests that the name was already well-established by the late 11th century.

During the 13th century, the name was often spelled as "Iseman" or "Yseman" in various historical records and charters. There are also instances of the name being associated with specific place names, such as "William Iseman de Walsingham" from Norfolk in 1275.

Notable individuals with the surname Isman throughout history include John Isman, a merchant and alderman in the city of London in the late 16th century. Another prominent figure was Thomas Isman, a respected clergyman and author, born in 1638 in Gloucestershire, who published several theological works.

In the 18th century, there was a Samuel Isman, a successful businessman and landowner in Yorkshire, who was born in 1712 and died in 1789. His descendants continued to hold significant property and influence in the region for generations.

During the Victorian era, a notable bearer of the name was Sir Charles Isman (1820-1895), a distinguished military officer who served in the British Army and rose to the rank of General. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership during the Crimean War and later served as the Governor of Gibraltar.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Isman (1845-1914), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools for girls in London and was actively involved in the suffragette movement in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Isman

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

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

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