Explore the Family Name Isho
The meaning of Isho
Assyrian/Chaldean: from a variant of the personal name Īshūʿ, Syriac equivalent of Jesus. Compare Esho.
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How common is the last name Isho in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Isho has been on the rise in the United States. In 2000, it held rank 51,680 with a count of 378, representing about 0.14 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its popularity had increased, moving up to rank 48,717 with a count of 433, or approximately 0.15 per 100,000 people. This change represents a growth of 5.73% in ranking and an increase of 14.55% in count over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #48,717 | 5.73% |
| Count | 378 | 433 | 14.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Isho
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Isho. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname, 82.01%, identified as White, and by 2010, this percentage had risen to 90.07%. The number of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped significantly from 12.43% in 2000 to 3.70% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed a growth from 2.91% to 4.62%. No data was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, and there was a slight emergence of Black identity, at 1.15%, where previously there was none. The percentages for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, with no individuals identifying in these categories in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.01% | 90.07% | 9.83% |
| Hispanic | 2.91% | 4.62% | 58.76% |
| Two or More Races | 12.43% | 3.7% | -70.23% |
| Black | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.12% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |