Explore the Family Name Isabelle
The meaning of Isabelle
1. French (mainly Normandy): from the female personal name Isabelle; see Isabel. 2. Altered form of French Isabel, a cognate of 1 above. History: Many of the American bearers of the surname Isabelle are descendants of Michel Isabel from France (see Isabel). Some characteristic forenames: French Serge, Fernand, Marcel, Andre, Cecile, Edouard, Emile, Gaston, Jacques, Jean Marc, Jean Marie, Ludger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Isabelle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Isabelle has seen an increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 23,300th most popular surname, while in 2010, it moved up to be the 22,334th most common. This represents a 4.15% increase in rank. The number of people with the Isabelle surname also grew by 13.14%, with the count rising from 1,020 in 2000 to 1,154 in 2010. The data thus shows that the proportion of people named Isabelle per 100,000 U.S. residents increased by 2.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,300 | #22,334 | 4.15% |
| Count | 1,020 | 1,154 | 13.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.39 | 2.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Isabelle
The ethnicity or ethnic identity associated with the surname Isabelle, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, indicates a diverse background. The largest ethnic group identified with this surname is White, accounting for 75.78% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 78.34% in 2010. The second largest group are those identifying as Black, although their percentage fell from 19.31% in 2000 to 15.25% in 2010. The Hispanic representation experienced a significant increase, from 2.45% in 2000 to 3.29% in 2010. The number of people who identify with two or more races also saw a substantial rise, from 1.27% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010. However, there were no individuals who identified as either Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both the 2000 and 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.78% | 78.34% | 3.38% |
| Black | 19.31% | 15.25% | -21.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.45% | 3.29% | 34.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 2.08% | 63.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |