Explore the Family Name Isely
The meaning of Isely
Swiss German: variant of Iseli. Some characteristic forenames: French Alain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Isely in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Isely has seen a rise in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 67,936th in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had jumped to 65,244th, indicating a 3.96% increase in rank. The number of individuals carrying the Isely surname also increased from 271 in 2000 to 304 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 12.18%. Despite this increase, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #65,244 | 3.96% |
| Count | 271 | 304 | 12.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Isely
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the Isely surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. In 2000, approximately 93.73% of those with the surname identified as White, and this percentage rose slightly to 94.41% in 2010. The Hispanic community represented the second-largest group, making up 4.43% of the Isely population in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 4.28% in 2010. There were no reported individuals with the Isely surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.73% | 94.41% | 0.73% |
| Hispanic | 4.43% | 4.28% | -3.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |