Isen

Isen Meaning & Origin

About Isen
The surname Isen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "isen," meaning "iron." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with iron or had a strong association with the metal. The name may have been given to blacksmiths, ironworkers, or individuals known for their strength and resilience.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Isen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Isen: 160
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 110,286
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Isen 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 Isen is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASN
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY1 S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/isen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Isen in Braille

Here's how to represent Isen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Isen in braille

How to sign the name Isen using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Isen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Isen in sign language

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