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

Iszard, 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 Iszard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iszard in America

Iszard is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iszard surname appeared 134 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 Iszard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iszard 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 Iszard

The surname ISZARD is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the counties of Wiltshire and Somerset. It is likely derived from the Old English word "isiard," which referred to someone who lived in a cold or icy region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Isard." This entry suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have lived in areas prone to harsh winters or near glaciers.

During the 13th century, the name evolved into various spellings, such as "Isierd," "Isyerd," and "Iszard." These variations reflect the fluid nature of surname spellings in those times, as well as regional dialects and scribal interpretations.

Notable individuals bearing the ISZARD surname include Sir Robert Iszard (c. 1280-1349), a prominent landowner and knight who fought in the Scottish Wars of Independence. Another early record is that of William Iszard (c. 1320-1385), a merchant from Bristol who established trade routes with the Hanseatic League.

In the 15th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of England, as evidenced by the records of John Iszard (c. 1420-1491), a lawyer from Lancashire who served as a magistrate under King Henry VI.

During the Tudor period, the ISZARD surname gained further prominence with the rise of Thomas Iszard (c. 1520-1589), a successful wool merchant and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Salisbury during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Iszard (c. 1550-1625), a wealthy landowner from Somerset who was known for her philanthropic efforts and support of local churches and schools.

As the centuries progressed, the ISZARD surname continued to be found in various parts of England, with several individuals achieving notable positions in society, such as Sir Edward Iszard (1670-1735), a distinguished military officer who served in the War of the Spanish Succession.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iszard

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

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

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