Explore the Family Name Izard
The meaning of Izard
1. English (southeastern): variant of Izzard. 2. French: variant of Isard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Izard in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Izard has experienced a slight decrease in the past decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 35,187th most common in the United States and by 2010, it moved slightly to the 35,866th position, representing a 1.93% drop in rank. Meanwhile, the actual count of individuals with the Izard surname increased from 606 to 626 during the same period, showing a 3.3% growth. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there is a decline of 4.55%, moving from 0.22 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,187 | #35,866 | -1.93% |
| Count | 606 | 626 | 3.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Izard
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Izard presents an interesting picture. The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, accounting for 77.89% in 2000 and 77.16% in 2010, showing a minor decrease of 0.94%. There is a small percentage identifying as Black, which increased from 16.01% in 2000 to 16.77% in 2010. Regarding Hispanics, there was a 9.09% decrease going from 2.64% in 2000 to 2.40% in 2010. Notably, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Furthermore, in 2010, there was a new entry wherein 2.08% individuals reported belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.89% | 77.16% | -0.94% |
| Black | 16.01% | 16.77% | 4.75% |
| Hispanic | 2.64% | 2.4% | -9.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.82% | 0% | 0% |