2000
#28,751
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 779
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.29
Very Rare Last name
Izzard
An archaic occupational surname referring to someone who produced ice.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 975 Americans carry the last name Izzard. That puts it at #29,580 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.28 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 351,543 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Izzard surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Izzard with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
975
1 in 351,543
Census rank
#29,580
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
850
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 850 bearers of the surname Izzard in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.28 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 29580th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Izzard, the largest self-reported group is Black at 53.3%. The next largest groups are White (36.7%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Izzard
The surname Izzard is of English origin, deriving from the Old English personal name "Isard" or "Isard". This name is thought to have originated in the 11th century or earlier, during the Anglo-Saxon period in England.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Izzard can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and settlements commissioned by William the Conqueror. In this record, the name appears as "Isard" and is associated with individuals living in various parts of England.
The name Izzard is believed to have evolved from the Old English words "is" meaning "ice" and "ard" meaning "hardy" or "brave". This suggests that the original bearer of the name may have possessed qualities associated with strength and resilience, perhaps in relation to harsh weather conditions or challenging environments.
Throughout history, the surname Izzard has undergone various spelling variations, including Isard, Izzard, Izard, and Issard. These variations were common due to inconsistencies in record-keeping and the evolution of language over time.
One notable individual with the surname Izzard was Sir Thomas Izzard (1570-1624), an English lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of King James I. Another prominent figure was John Izzard (1766-1848), a British naval officer who rose to the rank of Admiral and played a role in the Napoleonic Wars.
In the literary realm, Ralph Izzard (1910-1992) was an English writer and journalist who authored several books, including "The Innocent Ambassadors" and "The Fragrant Year". Izzard's works often explored themes of nature and the countryside.
Another notable individual was John Izzard (1931-2018), a British actor and writer who had a successful career in television, film, and theater. He appeared in various productions, including the BBC series "Upstairs, Downstairs" and the film adaptation of "The Day of the Jackal".
The surname Izzard has also been associated with various places in England, such as Izzard's Cross, a hamlet located in Oxfordshire, and Izzard's Green, a location near the village of Hartley Wintney in Hampshire.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Izzard
Among Census respondents with the surname Izzard, the largest self-reported group is Black at 53.3%. The next largest groups are White (36.7%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Izzard bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Izzard surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American53.3% · 453
- White36.7% · 312
- Two or more races4.7% · 40
- Hispanic or Latino4.1% · 35
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Izzard
Izzard appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#27,376
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 882
+103 bearers (+13.2%)
Per 100,000 0.30
Rank movement Up 1,375 places
2020
#29,580
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 850
-32 bearers (-3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.28
Rank movement Down 2,204 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #28,751 | 779 | 0.29 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #27,376 | 882 | 0.30 | +103 bearers (+13.2%) | Up 1,375 places |
| 2020 | #29,580 | 850 | 0.28 | -32 bearers (-3.6%) | Down 2,204 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Izzard surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,376 | #29,580 | -8.1% |
| Count | 882 | 850 | -3.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.30 | 0.28 | -5.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Izzard bearers went from 882 to 850 (-3.6% change). The surname moved down 2,204 positions in the national ranking, going from #27,376 to #29,580.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Izzard
FAQ
Izzard surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Izzard?
Name Census estimates that about 975 living Americans carry the surname Izzard. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 351,543 residents.
How common is Izzard?
Izzard ranks #29,580 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.28 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 850 people with the surname Izzard. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (975), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.28 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.28 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Izzard.
Has Izzard become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Izzard went from 882 recorded bearers to 850. That is a decrease of 32 (-3.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #27,376 to #29,580.
What does the Census say about the background of Izzard?
Among Census respondents with the surname Izzard, the largest self-reported group is Black at 53.3%. The next largest groups are White (36.7%) and Two or More Races (4.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Izzard in the 2020 Census, accounting for 53.3% (453 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Izzard appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (53.3%), White (36.7%), Two or More Races (4.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Izzard (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Izzard mean?
An archaic occupational surname referring to someone who produced ice. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Izzard (0.28 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Izzard?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.