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

Ista, 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 Ista surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ista in America

Ista is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ista surname appeared 107 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 Ista.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ista 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 Ista

The surname ISTA is believed to have its origins in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, particularly in areas that are now part of Croatia and Serbia. The name is thought to be derived from the Slavic root "ist," which means "true" or "genuine."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ISTA surname dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in Croatian historical records. It's possible that the name was initially a descriptive nickname given to someone who was perceived as honest or truthful.

In the 15th century, the ISTA surname was found in documents from the city of Dubrovnik, which was a major maritime trading center in the region. This suggests that individuals with this surname may have been involved in maritime activities or trade during that time.

The ISTA surname has also been linked to various place names in Croatia, such as the village of Ista in the Dalmatian hinterland. It's possible that the surname originated from this location or that individuals from this area adopted the surname based on their place of origin.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the ISTA surname was Ivan Ista, a Croatian nobleman who lived in the 16th century. He was a prominent figure in the region and played a role in the political affairs of the time.

Another notable individual with the ISTA surname was Petar Ista, a Croatian poet and writer who lived in the 17th century. His work was influential in the development of Croatian literature and helped to preserve the language and cultural heritage of the region.

In the 18th century, the ISTA surname appeared in records from the city of Belgrade, which was then part of the Ottoman Empire. This suggests that individuals with this surname may have migrated or had connections to this area during that period.

One of the most famous bearers of the ISTA surname was Josip Ista, a Croatian painter who lived in the 19th century (1828-1903). His artwork captured the natural beauty of the Dalmatian region and contributed to the development of Croatian art.

Another notable figure with the ISTA surname was Marija Ista (1859-1932), a Croatian educator and women's rights activist. She played a significant role in promoting education and advocating for the rights of women in Croatia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ista

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

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

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