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

Issak, 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 Issak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Issak in America

Issak is the 78821st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Issak surname appeared 242 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 Issak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Issak 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 Issak

The surname Issak has its origins in the Middle East and can be traced back to the ancient Aramaic and Arabic languages. The name is derived from the Hebrew name "Yitzchak," which means "he will laugh" or "he laughs." This biblical name was borne by the son of Abraham and Sarah in the Old Testament.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Issak can be found in the region of modern-day Iraq, Syria, and Iran, dating back to the 7th century AD. During this time, the name was commonly used by Jewish and Arab communities in these areas. As families migrated and settled in different parts of the world, the spelling of the name evolved, leading to variations such as Issak, Isak, and Isaac.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Issak can be found in the Cairo Geniza, a collection of Jewish manuscripts from the 9th to 19th centuries. These documents contain records of individuals bearing the name, providing valuable insights into the historical significance of the surname.

In the 11th century, the name Issak appeared in various historical records across Europe, particularly in regions with significant Jewish populations. One notable example is the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, which lists individuals with the surname Issak.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the surname Issak. One of the earliest was Rabbi Issak ben Judah, a prominent Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in Spain in the 11th century. Another notable figure was Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), the famous English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and natural philosopher, whose surname is a variation of Issak.

Other notable individuals with the surname Issak include:

1. Issak Luria (1534-1572), a renowned Jewish mystic and Kabbalist from Safed, Palestine.
2. Issak Sintzheim (1805-1859), a German-Jewish banker and philanthropist from Jebsheim, Germany.
3. Issak Walton (1593-1683), an English writer and biographer best known for his book "The Compleat Angler."
4. Issak Asimov (1920-1992), a Russian-born American author and professor of biochemistry, widely regarded as one of the greatest science fiction writers of all time.
5. Issak Perlman (born 1945), an Israeli-American violinist, conductor, and music teacher, renowned for his virtuosity and interpretations of classical music.

The surname Issak has evolved and spread across various regions and cultures, carrying with it a rich history and diverse cultural influences. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle East, the name has gained recognition and significance worldwide, reflecting the global impact of individuals who have borne this surname throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Issak

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

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

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