Explore the Family Name Isbister
The meaning of Isbister
Scottish (Orkney): habitational name from any of several places in the Orkneys and Shetlands named Isbister, all of which contain Old Norse bólstathr ‘farm’ as the second element.
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How common is the last name Isbister in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Isbister saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Isbister was ranked 89,549 in terms of surname prevalence in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to a ranking of 91,625, marking a modest change of -2.32%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 192 to 201 during this time, indicating an increase of 4.69%. The proportion of people with the surname Isbister per 100k remained stable at 0.07 both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,549 | #91,625 | -2.32% |
| Count | 192 | 201 | 4.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Isbister
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Isbister identified as White both in 2000 and 2010. There was, however, a decrease in this proportion from 95.83% in 2000 to 90.55% in 2010. Interestingly, there was an increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, rising from 2.60% in 2000 to 3.48% in 2010, marking a significant change of 33.85%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were either zero or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.83% | 90.55% | -5.51% |
| Two or More Races | 2.6% | 3.48% | 33.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |