Explore the Family Name Isles
The meaning of Isles
English (Yorkshire and Lancashire) and Scottish (Angus and Perthshire): variant of Iles (see Lyle).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Isles in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Isles dipped in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 28,617th most popular surname in 2000, it fell to the 30,013th position by 2010, a decrease of approximately 4.88%. The total number of people bearing this surname also saw a slight decline, with a count of 784 in 2000 and 782 in 2010 — a marginal drop of 0.26%. Consequently, the proportion of the surname Isles per 100k individuals also decreased by 6.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,617 | #30,013 | -4.88% |
| Count | 784 | 782 | -0.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Isles
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Isles, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. While there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity, those identifying as Two or more races saw an increase of 16.12%, representing a small but growing segment. On the other hand, those identifying as White made up the majority but experienced a decrease from 51.02% in 2000 to 48.47% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic rose slightly, from 7.53% to 8.06%. Lastly, those identifying as Black constituted a significant portion and increased from 36.48% in 2000 to 37.98% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.02% | 48.47% | -5% |
| Black | 36.48% | 37.98% | 4.11% |
| Hispanic | 7.53% | 8.06% | 7.04% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 2.81% | 16.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |