Explore the Family Name Isreal
The meaning of Isreal
Variant of Israel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Isreal in the United States?
The surname Isreal, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 25,123, and by 2010, it had slipped to 26,534 - a change of -5.62%. The count of people bearing the surname also slightly dropped from 926 in 2000 to 919 in 2010. Proportionally per 100k people, the surname also saw a decline, from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010, marking an 8.82% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,123 | #26,534 | -5.62% |
| Count | 926 | 919 | -0.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Isreal
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Isreal, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts during the same period. The categories that showed some growth were those identifying as two or more races (from 2.16% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010), Hispanic (from 3.24% to 4.35%), and Black (from 58.10% to 61.26%). On the other hand, those identifying as White decreased from 34.23% in 2000 to 30.03% in 2010. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories each started recording numbers in 2010 after having none in 2000, both standing at 0.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 58.1% | 61.26% | 5.44% |
| White | 34.23% | 30.03% | -12.27% |
| Hispanic | 3.24% | 4.35% | 34.26% |
| Two or More Races | 2.16% | 2.61% | 20.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |