Explore the Family Name Yisrael
The meaning of Yisrael
Jewish (Israeli): variant of Israel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yisrael in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Yisrael has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 68,172nd in popularity with a count of 270 occurrences, equating to about 0.1 per 100k people. By 2010, the popularity had risen to rank 41,038 with a count of 531 occurrences or roughly 0.18 per 100k people. This amounts to a nearly 40% increase in rank and a notable rise in the count by approximately 97%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #41,038 | 39.8% |
| Count | 270 | 531 | 96.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.18 | 80% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yisrael
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Yisrael also varied over time according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the largest percentage of individuals bearing this surname identified as Black (81.85%), followed by those identifying as two or more races (8.15%) and White (7.78%). No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, in 2010, while the majority still identified as Black (80.04%), there was a noticeable increase in individuals identifying as White (10.73%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.20%), and Hispanic (2.82%). Meanwhile, the percentage for those identifying as two or more races dropped to 3.20%. The data for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 81.85% | 80.04% | -2.21% |
| White | 7.78% | 10.73% | 37.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.2% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 8.15% | 3.2% | -60.74% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.82% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |