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

Izzard, 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 Izzard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Izzard in America

Izzard is the 27376th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Izzard surname appeared 882 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 Izzard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Izzard 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 Izzard

The surname Izzard is of English origin, deriving from the Old English personal name "Isard" or "Isard". This name is thought to have originated in the 11th century or earlier, during the Anglo-Saxon period in England.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Izzard can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and settlements commissioned by William the Conqueror. In this record, the name appears as "Isard" and is associated with individuals living in various parts of England.

The name Izzard is believed to have evolved from the Old English words "is" meaning "ice" and "ard" meaning "hardy" or "brave". This suggests that the original bearer of the name may have possessed qualities associated with strength and resilience, perhaps in relation to harsh weather conditions or challenging environments.

Throughout history, the surname Izzard has undergone various spelling variations, including Isard, Izzard, Izard, and Issard. These variations were common due to inconsistencies in record-keeping and the evolution of language over time.

One notable individual with the surname Izzard was Sir Thomas Izzard (1570-1624), an English lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of King James I. Another prominent figure was John Izzard (1766-1848), a British naval officer who rose to the rank of Admiral and played a role in the Napoleonic Wars.

In the literary realm, Ralph Izzard (1910-1992) was an English writer and journalist who authored several books, including "The Innocent Ambassadors" and "The Fragrant Year". Izzard's works often explored themes of nature and the countryside.

Another notable individual was John Izzard (1931-2018), a British actor and writer who had a successful career in television, film, and theater. He appeared in various productions, including the BBC series "Upstairs, Downstairs" and the film adaptation of "The Day of the Jackal".

The surname Izzard has also been associated with various places in England, such as Izzard's Cross, a hamlet located in Oxfordshire, and Izzard's Green, a location near the village of Hartley Wintney in Hampshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Izzard

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

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

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