Explore the Family Name Isabella
The meaning of Isabella
Italian and Hispanic: from the female personal name Isabella (see Isabel). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Ennio, Angelo, Antonio, Concetta, Domenic, Francesco, Nunzio, Rocco, Sal, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Isabella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Isabella' has seen a slight rise in the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, it was ranked 23,638th among the most common surnames, but by 2010, it had risen to 22,733rd place, reflecting an increase of 3.83%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 1,000 to 1,127 during this period, marking a 12.7% increase. Furthermore, the proportion of people named 'Isabella' per 100,000 increased by 2.7%, moving from 0.37 to 0.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,638 | #22,733 | 3.83% |
| Count | 1,000 | 1,127 | 12.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.38 | 2.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Isabella
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Isabella' between 2000 and 2010. While in 2000, the majority of the Isabellas were identified as White (92%), this percentage decreased by 5.1% in 2010. A considerable growth was observed in the Hispanic group, which rose from 4.3% in 2000 to 8.16% in 2010, showing an increase of 89.77%. The proportion of Black Isabellas slightly increased by 16.84%, reaching 2.22% in 2010. The 2010 data shows a small representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, each constituting 0.8% and 0.53% respectively, which were not represented in the 2000 data. The representation of those identifying as Two or more races marginally dropped by 2%, making up 0.98% of the total in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92% | 87.31% | -5.1% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 8.16% | 89.77% |
| Black | 1.9% | 2.22% | 16.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 0.98% | -2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |