Explore the Family Name Izzard
The meaning of Izzard
English: 1. from the Middle English and Old French female personal name Iseld, Iseut, Isalt, Isaut, Isolde, Isoud, a French adaptation of Old Cornish Eselt ‘looked up to, admired’. Its currency in post-Conquest England derived from the legend of Tristan and Isolde, Cornish versions of which gained huge popularity in medieval Europe through romantic retellings by German, French, and Anglo-Norman writers. 2. from the Middle English female personal name Isot, itself a pet form of Iseld, Isold, names formerly but incorrectly identified as a hypothetical ancient Germanic Ishild(is), developing to Isheld, Ishaut, and Isholt. The surname Izzard shows post-medieval substitution of -ard in the final syllable of Middle English Iso(u)d (see 1 above) or Isot, influenced by the pattern of variation in names like Gillard, Gillett, and Gillott, or Garrard, Garrod, and Garrett, where in many instances the final -ard is original. Compare Ezzard, Isard, Isitt, Izard, and Izatt.
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How common is the last name Izzard in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Izzard" has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 28,751st in terms of commonality, but rose to 27,376th by 2010 – a growth rate of approximately 4.78%. The number of individuals bearing the name also rose from 779 to 882 during this time period, indicating a population increase of about 13.22%. As a proportion per 100k people, the Izzard surname increased from 0.29 to 0.3, marking a growth of 3.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,751 | #27,376 | 4.78% |
| Count | 779 | 882 | 13.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.3 | 3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Izzard
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Izzard" was also examined based on Decennial U.S. Census data. There were no identified holders of the surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either 2000 or 2010. Among those identifying as two or more races, however, the percentage grew substantially from 1.03% in 2000 to 2.15% in 2010 - a change of 108.74%. The Izzard surname was most commonly found within the Black community, comprising 59.95% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 59.07% in 2010. Within the White and Hispanic communities, the percentages were 37.61% and 1.16% respectively in 2000, changing to 36.51% and 1.93% by 2010. These changes represent a slight decline of 2.92% within the White community, while the Hispanic community saw a significant increase of 66.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 59.95% | 59.07% | -1.47% |
| White | 37.61% | 36.51% | -2.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 2.15% | 108.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.93% | 66.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |