Explore the Family Name Ish
The meaning of Ish
Americanized form of Swiss German Isch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ish in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ish has seen a moderate increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The census data shows that the rank of the surname improved slightly from 61,855th in 2000 to 60,960th in 2010, which is a 1.45% change. Additionally, the number of people with the surname Ish also increased by 8.91% during this period, going up from 303 to 330. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #60,960 | 1.45% |
| Count | 303 | 330 | 8.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ish
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ish, there were some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2010, the largest ethnicity group identified was White, but it saw a decrease of 7.84% from 2000, dropping to 82.73%. The Asian and Pacific Islander group showed a slight growth of 10.30%, reaching 1.82% in 2010. A significant increase was noted among individuals identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.65% to 5.15%, a 212.12% change. There was a new representation for Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, each making up 1.82% and 3.33% respectively. Individuals identifying as Black saw a slight increase, moving from 4.95% to 5.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.77% | 82.73% | -7.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 5.15% | 212.12% |
| Black | 4.95% | 5.15% | 4.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 3.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.65% | 1.82% | 10.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |