Isher Surname
Approximately 451 people bear this surname
Isher Surname User-submission:
This surname is derived from an old Sindhi word eshar, which means 'class of society which was supposed to be working in court'. It is also related to the word ishwar, which means 'god'. Found in the plateau region of upper Pakistan and the hilly areas of North India.
Read More About This SurnameIsher Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 286 | 1:2,682,047 | 83,610 |
| Nigeria | 94 | 1:1,884,497 | 67,423 |
| England | 24 | 1:2,321,586 | 86,519 |
| United States | 23 | 1:15,759,084 | 542,937 |
| Russia | 7 | 1:20,589,008 | 462,339 |
| South Africa | 4 | 1:13,544,426 | 222,367 |
| Afghanistan | 2 | 1:16,076,592 | 43,178 |
| Pakistan | 1 | 1:178,643,885 | 213,220 |
| Wales | 1 | 1:3,094,532 | 44,023 |
| Thailand | 1 | 1:70,638,345 | 1,175,915 |
| Philippines | 1 | 1:101,238,223 | 404,861 |
| Maldives | 1 | 1:404,172 | 7,269 |
| Kenya | 1 | 1:46,179,900 | 103,372 |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 1:17,682,496 | 204,010 |
| Indonesia | 1 | 1:132,249,194 | 811,426 |
| China | 1 | 1:1,367,321,566 | 51,149 |
| Canada | 1 | 1:36,845,591 | 464,108 |
| Australia | 1 | 1:26,995,701 | 270,794 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 17 | 1:1,433,845 | 49,523 |
| Wales | 1 | 1:1,568,416 | 19,290 |
| Scotland | 1 | 1:3,743,216 | 32,299 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5 | 1:10,043,737 | 422,899 |
Isher (4,263) may also be a first name.
Isher Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
This surname is derived from an old Sindhi word eshar, which means 'class of society which was supposed to be working in court'. It is also related to the word ishwar, which means 'god'. Found in the plateau region of upper Pakistan and the hilly areas of North India.
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Average Isher Salary in
United States
$39,417 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Isher Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Isher Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Isher (Marathi: ईशेर, Russian: Ишер) is more commonly found in India than any other country/territory. It can also be rendered in the variant forms:. For other possible spellings of Isher click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Isher? popularity and diffusion
This last name is the 664,903rd most commonly held last name on a global scale, borne by around 1 in 16,158,638 people. The surname Isher occurs predominantly in Asia, where 65 percent of Isher live; 64 percent live in South Asia and 52 percent live in Indo-South Asia. It is also the 106,100th most widespread first name throughout the world, borne by 4,263 people.
Isher is most widespread in India, where it is held by 286 people, or 1 in 2,682,047. In India Isher is primarily found in: Punjab, where 63 percent are found, Jammu and Kashmir, where 17 percent are found and Delhi, where 5 percent are found. Not including India this surname exists in 17 countries. It is also common in Nigeria, where 21 percent are found and England, where 5 percent are found.
Isher Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The incidence of Isher has changed through the years. In England the number of people bearing the Isher surname grew 141 percent between 1881 and 2014; in The United States it grew 460 percent between 1880 and 2014.
Isher Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those bearing the Isher surname are 46.77% more likely to be registered with the Democratic Party than The US average, with 100% being registered with the party.
Isher earn somewhat less than the average income. In United States they earn 8.65% less than the national average, earning $39,417 USD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
Isher Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Isher in the Marathi language | ||
| ईशेर | isera | 50 |
| इशेर | isera | 50 |
| Isher in the Russian language | ||
| Ишер | iser | - |
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Footnotes
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