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

Isner, 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 Isner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Isner in America

Isner is the 29334th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Isner surname appeared 806 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 Isner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Isner 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 Isner

The surname Isner is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Isenhut," which means "iron hat" or "iron helmet," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who worked as a blacksmith or an armorer.

The earliest known record of the name Isner dates back to the 13th century in the Rhineland region of Germany. It was initially spelled as "Isenhuter" or "Isenhueter," reflecting its connection to the occupation of metalworking.

In the 14th century, the name Isner appeared in various medieval records and manuscripts, such as the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, which documented legal and administrative affairs in the region.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Isner was Hans Isner, a blacksmith who lived in the town of Mainz in the early 15th century. His son, Wilhelm Isner (1430-1492), was a prominent metalworker and armorer in the same city.

Another notable figure was Konrad Isner (1501-1568), a German Protestant theologian and reformer who was a follower of Martin Luther. He played a significant role in the spread of the Reformation in the region of Saxony.

In the 16th century, the Isner family had established itself in various parts of Germany, with some members adopting variations of the name, such as "Eisner" or "Eysner," due to regional dialects and spelling preferences.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Isner was Johann Isner (1655-1726), a German composer and organist who was known for his baroque music compositions and his work as the court organist in Nuremberg.

Another notable figure was Friedrich Isner (1792-1861), a German philosopher and educator who taught at the University of Heidelberg and made significant contributions to the field of pedagogy.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Isner has been associated with various occupations, including metalworking, theology, music, and education, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Isner

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

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

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