ISSE
Isse
Isse is a British surname of Old English origin. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Isa" which means "ice." The surname Isse is known to have various spelling variations, including Icye, Ice, Ise, Issa, Isy, and Yce.
The surname Isse is believed to have originated in the Anglo-Saxon period in England. It is likely that individuals with the surname Isse might have been involved in occupations related to ice or have been given the name due to personal characteristics associated with the cold.
The distribution of the Isse surname is predominantly found in certain regions of England, with concentrations in counties such as Yorkshire and Lancashire. Over the centuries, the Isse surname has likely spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond due to migration and other factors.
As with many surnames, the pronunciation and spelling of Isse may have evolved over time, leading to the diverse forms of the name seen today. The Isse family name has contributed to the rich tapestry of British surnames and the heritage of those who bear it.
There are approximately 164 people named Isse in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Isse.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abdi
- Ahmed
- Ali
- Hani
- Hassan
- Ibrahim
- Mohamed
- Mohammed
- Omar
- Said
Female
- Asha
- Faduma
- Fadumo
- Farah
- Halimo
- Hawa
- Hodan
- Nasra
- Sahra
- Ubah