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

Isordia, 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 Isordia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Isordia in America

Isordia is the 83834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Isordia surname appeared 224 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 Isordia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Isordia 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 Isordia

The surname ISORDIA is believed to have originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word 'isordius', meaning 'untidy' or 'disorderly'. The name likely referred to someone who was perceived as messy or unkempt in appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ISORDIA surname can be found in a medieval manuscript from the 13th century, which references a nobleman named Gianni ISORDIA from the region of Tuscany. This suggests that the name may have originated in central Italy before spreading to other parts of the country.

During the Renaissance period, the ISORDIA name appeared in several historical records, including a mention of a merchant named Pietro ISORDIA who traded goods between Florence and Venice in the late 15th century. Another notable figure from this time was Lucrezia ISORDIA, a renowned painter from the city of Siena who was active in the early 16th century.

In the 17th century, a branch of the ISORDIA family settled in the southern region of Calabria, where they established themselves as landowners and vintners. One of their descendants, Antonio ISORDIA (1675-1738), was a prominent figure in the local community and served as the mayor of the town of Cosenza.

The 19th century saw the rise of several notable individuals bearing the ISORDIA surname, including Giuseppe ISORDIA (1818-1892), a celebrated composer and musician who was born in Naples and wrote numerous operas and orchestral works that were performed throughout Italy.

Another prominent figure was Maria ISORDIA (1854-1924), an author and feminist activist who played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement in Italy. She wrote several influential books and articles advocating for gender equality and women's rights.

In more recent history, the ISORDIA name has been carried by several accomplished individuals, such as Luca ISORDIA (1920-2005), a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Rome and other Italian cities, and Francesca ISORDIA (born 1975), a celebrated actress and filmmaker who has starred in numerous Italian movies and television shows.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Isordia

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

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

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