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

Ismert, 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 Ismert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ismert in America

Ismert is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ismert surname appeared 191 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 Ismert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ismert 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 Ismert

The surname Ismert is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "ismir" or "ismere," which meant "iron worker" or "blacksmith." This suggests that the name was likely first given to someone who worked as a blacksmith or in a similar metalworking trade.

The earliest known record of the name Ismert dates back to the 13th century, appearing in a manuscript from the town of Hanover in Lower Saxony. The name is also found in various medieval records from other parts of northern Germany, such as Bremen and Lübeck, which were important trade centers during that time.

One notable bearer of the name was Heinrich Ismert, a prominent merchant and member of the city council in Lübeck in the late 14th century. He was known for his involvement in the Hanseatic League, the powerful trading alliance that dominated maritime commerce in Northern Europe during the Middle Ages.

In the 16th century, the Ismert name can be found in records from the city of Cologne, where a family of that name owned a successful metalworking business. One member of this family, Johannes Ismert (born in 1542), was a highly skilled blacksmith who was commissioned to create intricate ironwork for several churches and noble estates in the region.

Another individual of note was Anna Maria Ismert (1622-1689), a renowned herbalist and midwife from the town of Halle in Saxony-Anhalt. Her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and natural remedies was widely respected, and she is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time.

As the Ismert name spread throughout Germany and other parts of Europe over the centuries, variations in spelling emerged, such as Ismert, Ismer, and Ismeier. The name also became associated with certain place names, like Ismersleben, a village in Saxony-Anhalt, and Ismering, a town near Munich in Bavaria.

Some other notable bearers of the Ismert surname include Johann Ismert (1701-1776), a respected theologian and author from Nuremberg; Friedrich Ismert (1856-1932), a pioneering German architect who designed several landmark buildings in Berlin; and Hans Ismert (1895-1967), a decorated soldier who served in both World Wars and received the Iron Cross for his bravery.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ismert

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

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

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