Isaacson Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Seen on a birth certificate or a ship's manifest, Isaacson is usually a form of Isaacs. Name scholars give the meaning as “Son of Isaac”.

Spelling and variants

Isaacson adds -on to the root of Isaacs, a common way of forming related surnames. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. You may also find the name written Isacson, Isakson and Isaac.

Surname statistics

According to the 2010 US Census, the Isaacson surname had 7,668 bearers.

Family crest and blazon

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Isaacs surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Research your Isaacson family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.