About Isbister
The surname Isbister is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Ísbjǫrn," meaning "ice bear" or "polar bear." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Isbister. Over time, the surname became hereditary and passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Isbister can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.
The surname Isbister is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Isbister based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Isbister is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Isbister in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Isbister using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.