Explore the Family Name Inch
The meaning of Inch
1. Scottish: variant of Innes. 2. English: perhaps, at least in some cases, a variant of Ince. 3. English: variant of Hinch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Inch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Inch has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 32,417 and by 2010, it dropped to 32,865, marking a 1.38% decrease in its rank. However, the actual count of people with the surname Inch increased from 669 in 2000 to 698 in 2010, a rise of 4.33%. The proportion per 100k also slightly decreased at a rate of -4.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,417 | #32,865 | -1.38% |
| Count | 669 | 698 | 4.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Inch
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Inch from the Decennial U.S. Census, most bearers of the name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 97.01% to 93.84%. The percentages of those who identify as Hispanic and Black saw increases. The Hispanic representation rose from 1.49% in 2000 to 2.15% in 2010, while the Black representation went from 0.75% to 1.58%. Additionally, the 2010 data introduced two new categories: Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races, accounting for 1.15% and 1.29% respectively. There were no changes in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 93.84% | -3.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 2.15% | 44.3% |
| Black | 0.75% | 1.58% | 110.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |