Explore the Family Name Ihnat
The meaning of Ihnat
Ukrainian, Rusyn (in Slovakia also Ihnát), and Slovak (also Ihnát): from the personal name Ihnat, Ukrainian, Rusyn, and eastern Slovak vernacular form of Late Latin Ignatius.
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How common is the last name Ihnat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ihnat has seen modest changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking among all surnames, it fell slightly from 63,297th most popular in 2000 to 64,891st in 2010, representing a decrease of 2.52%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.73% over the same period, growing from 295 in 2000 to 306 in 2010. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people decreased slightly, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, marking a drop of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #64,891 | -2.52% |
| Count | 295 | 306 | 3.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ihnat
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ihnat, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals identify as White, with proportions of 95.25% in 2000 and 94.77% in 2010. This represents a slight decrease of 0.50%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.37% in 2000 to 3.27% in 2010, a significant growth of 37.97%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.25% | 94.77% | -0.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 3.27% | 37.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |