Isaac (disambiguation) facts for kids

Isaac is a name that appears in many places! Most famously, Isaac is an important person in the Abrahamic religions, like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He is described in the Bible as the son of Abraham and Sarah.

But the name Isaac isn't just for this historical figure. It's also a very popular name for people today, and it can even refer to other things!

Famous People Named Isaac

The name Isaac is often given to boys, and many famous people throughout history and in modern times have had this name. Let's look at some of them!

Isaac as a First Name

Here are some well-known individuals who share the first name Isaac:

• Isaac Asimov: He was a super famous American writer who wrote many science fiction books. He also wrote books about science for everyone to understand.
• Major-General Sir Isaac Brock: A brave British Army officer who was important during the War of 1812 in Canada. He helped defend Canada from invasion.
• Isaac Hayes: An American singer, songwriter, and actor. He was known for his soulful music and even voiced a character on the TV show South Park.
• Isaac Isaacs: He was an Australian politician and judge. He became the first Australian-born Governor-General of Australia, which is like a representative of the King or Queen.
• Isaac Mizrahi: A well-known American fashion designer. He creates clothes and accessories, and he even had his own TV show called Isaac.
• Isaac Newton: One of the most important scientists ever! He was an English physicist and mathematician. He discovered the laws of motion and gravity, which explain how things move and why apples fall from trees. He also invented calculus.
• Isaac Peral: A Spanish scientist, sailor, and inventor. He is famous for inventing one of the first electric submarines, the Peral Submarine, in the late 1800s.
• Itzhak Perlman: A world-famous Israeli-American violinist. He is known for his amazing musical talent and has performed all over the world.
• Yitzhak Rabin: He was a very important Israeli politician and general. He served as the Prime Minister of Israel twice and worked hard for peace in the Middle East.
• Yitzhak Shamir: Another former Prime Minister of Israel. He was also a key figure in Israeli politics for many years.
• Isaac Singer: An American inventor who made big improvements to the sewing machine. His inventions made sewing machines easier to use and more popular.
• Isaac Bashevis Singer: A famous Polish-American writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature. He wrote many stories and novels, often about Jewish life.

Isaac as a Last Name

The name Isaac can also be a surname, which is a family name. Here are a few famous people with Isaac as their last name:

• Chris Isaak: An American musician and actor, known for his unique singing voice and popular songs like "Wicked Game."
• Oscar Isaac: A popular American actor who has starred in many movies, including Star Wars films and Dune.