Explore the Family Name Inacio
The meaning of Inacio
Portuguese: from the personal name Inacio (see Ignatius).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Inacio in the United States?
The surname Inacio showed an increase in popularity from the 2000 to 2010 Decennial U.S. Censuses. It moved up in rank from 51,809th most popular surname in 2000 to 47,107th in 2010, a rise of 9.08%. The total count of people with this surname also increased during this period, going from 377 individuals in 2000 to 451 in 2010, a change of 19.63%. As for representation, the proportion of people named Inacio per 100,000 population increased by 7.14%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #47,107 | 9.08% |
| Count | 377 | 451 | 19.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Inacio
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Inacio based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is seen that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, rising slightly from 85.15% to 86.47%. The Hispanic population with this surname also saw an increase, moving from 8.49% in 2000 to 9.53% in 2010, a change of 12.25%. Despite no individuals identifying as Black in 2000, this category saw growth in 2010, with 2.66% of those with the surname Inacio identifying as such. In contrast, the category of "Two or more races" decreased from 6.37% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No significant changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.15% | 86.47% | 1.55% |
| Hispanic | 8.49% | 9.53% | 12.25% |
| Black | 0% | 2.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 6.37% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |