Explore the Family Name Issac
The meaning of Issac
1. English, Welsh, and French: variant of Isaac. The name Issac is also found among Christians in southern India, but since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames, the southern Indian name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. 2. Americanized form of Hungarian Izsák: from the personal name Izsák, Hungarian form of Biblical Isaac. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Benoy, Leela, Varughese. French Michel, Monique, Yanick.
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How common is the last name Issac in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Issac saw a notable increase in the first decade of the 21st century. The rank improved from being the 21,124th most popular surname in 2000 to the 20,099th in 2010, an advancement of approximately 4.85%. There was also an impressive 14.77% hike in the count of individuals with this name over the same period, increasing from 1,158 to 1,329. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Issac per 100k increased by 4.65%, indicating a growing prevalence of this surname in the American population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,124 | #20,099 | 4.85% |
| Count | 1,158 | 1,329 | 14.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.45 | 4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Issac
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the surname Issac rose significantly by 40.35%, whereas the group identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a substantial decline of 40.24%. Among White and Black populations, there were minor decreases of 4.23% and 12.61% respectively. The Hispanic community showed the most dramatic growth, with a staggering 129.27% increase in the number of people bearing the surname Issac. The representation of the surname within the American Indian and Alaskan Native communities remained relatively stable with a slight increase of 0.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 55.53% | 48.53% | -12.61% |
| White | 22.71% | 21.75% | -4.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.44% | 17.46% | 40.35% |
| Hispanic | 3.28% | 7.52% | 129.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.76% | 2.78% | 0.72% |
| Two or More Races | 3.28% | 1.96% | -40.24% |