Explore the Family Name Isherwood
The meaning of Isherwood
English (Lancashire): habitational name from a lost place in the parish of Bolton-le-Moors, near Manchester (Lancashire). The placename derives from an uncertain initial element + Old English wudu ‘wood’.
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How common is the last name Isherwood in the United States?
The surname Isherwood has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 25,272nd most popular in the United States, with about 920 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its rank fell slightly to 26,727th, with the count also falling marginally to 911. This represents a change of -5.76 in ranking and a -0.98% decrease in the number of individuals with this surname. The name's proportion per 100k people also fell by 8.82%, from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,272 | #26,727 | -5.76% |
| Count | 920 | 911 | -0.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Isherwood
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the last name Isherwood identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the percentage of White individuals diminished slightly by -1.08% from 95.54% in 2000 to 94.51% in 2010, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.20% to 3.40%, representing a change of 183.33%. The shares of other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were reported as zero in 2010, potentially due to data suppression for privacy. Meanwhile, the share of Black individuals decreased by -13.16% and those identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 18.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.54% | 94.51% | -1.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 3.4% | 183.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 0.77% | 18.46% |
| Black | 0.76% | 0.66% | -13.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.65% | 0% | 0% |