Explore the Family Name Isackson
The meaning of Isackson
Americanized form of Swedish Isaksson (see Isakson) or of the Norwegian and Danish cognate Isaksen. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Helmer, Iver.
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How common is the last name Isackson in the United States?
The surname Isackson, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decline in its popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 59,611 but by 2010, it had slipped to 62,903, a decrease of 5.52%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing the Isackson name increased marginally from 317 in 2000 to 318 in 2010, representing a change of 0.32%. However, the proportion of individuals with the Isackson surname per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 8.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #62,903 | -5.52% |
| Count | 317 | 318 | 0.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Isackson
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data illustrates that the majority of those with the Isackson surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.74% identified as White, but this figure dropped to 94.34% in 2010, a change of -4.46%. The year 2010 also saw a small percentage (1.89%) of individuals with the Isackson surname identifying with two or more races. There were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.74% | 94.34% | -4.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |