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

Izell, 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 Izell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Izell in America

Izell is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Izell surname appeared 121 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 Izell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Izell 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 Izell

The surname Izell is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the county of Yorkshire, during the late Middle Ages or early Renaissance period. Its roots can be traced back to the Old English words "is" and "gel," which translates to "ice stream" or "icy brook." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive term referring to someone living near a cold, icy waterway.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 15th century, where it appears in the Pontefract Monastery's tax records as "Ysell." This variation in spelling was not uncommon during that era, as standardized spelling conventions had yet to be established.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire as "Izell," suggesting a transition towards the more modern spelling. During this time, the Izell family was documented as residing in the villages of Mirfield and Normanton, both located in the West Riding of Yorkshire.

The Izell name gained some prominence in the late 17th century with the birth of John Izell (1655-1725), a prominent English churchman and academic who served as the Rector of Lincoln College, Oxford. His contributions to theological discourse and education during his time were notable.

Another notable figure bearing the Izell surname was Sir Thomas Izell (1720-1795), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War. He played a crucial role in several naval battles against the French and Spanish fleets, earning recognition for his valor and leadership.

In the 19th century, the Izell family had spread to various parts of England, as evidenced by the birth records of individuals such as William Izell (1802-1878), a businessman from Lancashire, and Mary Izell (1815-1892), a writer and poet from Devon.

Throughout the centuries, variations in the spelling of the name have been documented, including Isell, Ysell, and Izel. However, the core pronunciation and meaning have remained consistent, tracing back to the Old English origins referring to an icy stream or brook.

While the Izell surname may not be among the most common in contemporary times, its historical roots and the notable individuals who have borne it serve as a testament to its enduring legacy within English genealogy and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Izell

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

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

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