ISAACS
Isaacs
Isaacs is a British surname of Hebrew origin. Derived from the given name Isaac, it is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Isaac." The name Isaac itself comes from the Hebrew name Yitzhak, which means "he will laugh" or "he will rejoice."
History
The surname Isaacs has been present in Britain since medieval times. It is believed to have been introduced by Jewish immigrants who settled in England, particularly after their readmittance to the country under Oliver Cromwell's rule in the 17th century.
The Isaacs surname is found throughout the British Isles, with concentrations in London and other urban centres with historically significant Jewish populations.
Notable People
- John Isaacs (1742–1811) - English-born American politician and merchant.
- Susan Isaacs (1885–1948) - British educational psychologist and author.
- Jessica Isaacs - Contemporary British musician.
Variants
Variants of the Isaacs surname include Isaacson, Issacs, and Izak.
There are approximately 4,754 people named Isaacs in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,979th most common surname in Britain. Around 73 in a million people in Britain are named Isaacs.
Religion of origin: Jewish
Language of origin: Hebrew
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Barbara
- Christine
- Claire
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Karen
- Lisa
- Nadia
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.