Explore the Family Name Ishee
The meaning of Ishee
Altered form of Swiss German Ischi, Ischey, or Ischy, variants of Isch which occur mainly in the border area between French-speaking and German-speaking Switzerland.
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How common is the last name Ishee in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ishee has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the Ishee surname ranked 24,146th in popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 25,902nd, representing a 7.27% drop. The number of individuals bearing this last name also decreased from 974 in 2000 to 949 in 2010, marking a decline of 2.57%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Ishee per 100,000 dropped by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,146 | #25,902 | -7.27% |
| Count | 974 | 949 | -2.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.32 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ishee
With respect to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Ishee identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.14% over the decade. The Hispanic identification witnessed a significant increase of 154.84%, albeit from a small base. Those identifying with two or more races also increased, rising by 11.5%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.74% | 96.63% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 0.62% | 1.58% | 154.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.26% | 11.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |