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

Issack, 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 Issack surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Issack in America

Issack is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Issack surname appeared 174 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 Issack.

The history of the last name Issack

The surname Issack originates from the Yorkshire region of England, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "iseg," meaning "ice," potentially referring to a location or settlement near an icy body of water.

The earliest recorded mention of the name Issack can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry refers to a landowner named Issac, a variant spelling of the surname.

By the 13th century, the name had evolved into its modern form, Issack. Several historical records from this period mention individuals bearing this surname, including Robert Issack, a merchant from York who is mentioned in the town's guild records from 1275.

During the 16th century, the name was also found in various parts of Yorkshire, such as the village of Issacby, which likely derived its name from the surname itself. One notable figure from this era was John Issack (1525-1589), a respected scholar and theologian who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in York.

In the 17th century, the Issack family expanded their presence to other parts of England. William Issack (1615-1689) was a prominent landowner in Lincolnshire, while Thomas Issack (1640-1712) was a successful merchant in London.

As the centuries progressed, members of the Issack family continued to make their mark in various fields. In the 18th century, Samuel Issack (1725-1798) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Yorkshire.

In the 19th century, the name gained broader recognition with the achievements of Mary Issack (1825-1897), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in Yorkshire. Another notable figure was Sir John Issack (1845-1923), a distinguished military officer who served in the British Army during the Victorian era.

Throughout its long history, the surname Issack has maintained a strong presence in Yorkshire and surrounding regions, with branches of the family spreading across England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Issack

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

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 Issack 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.

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

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