Explore the Family Name Isaksen
The meaning of Isaksen
Norwegian and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Isak (see Isaac). Compare Isackson and Isakson. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nils, Borg, Gunner.
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How common is the last name Isaksen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Isaksen saw a slight rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,043rd most popular surname and by 2010, it moved up to the 35,866th spot, marking a 3.18 percent increase. The count of individuals with this surname also rose by 10.41 percent during this period, from 567 to 626, however, the proportion per 100k population remained static at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,043 | #35,866 | 3.18% |
| Count | 567 | 626 | 10.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Isaksen
Referring to the ethnicity data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Isaksen identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.88 percent in 2000 to 96.01 percent in 2010. During this period, the percentage identifying as Hispanic increased substantially, from 0.88 percent to 1.60 percent. A new ethnic identity emerged within the Isaksen surname in 2010, with 1.76 percent identifying as belonging to two or more races. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.88% | 96.01% | -1.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 1.6% | 81.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |