Explore the Family Name Inez
The meaning of Inez
Portuguese: from a variant of the female personal name Inês (see Ines).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Inez in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Inez has maintained a steady level of popularity over time. In 2000, it was the 74,675th most common surname and it slightly dropped to the 75,317th position in 2010. This represents a change of -0.86%. The count of individuals with the surname increased from 241 in 2000 to 256 in 2010, demonstrating modest growth of 6.22%. The proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.09 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #75,317 | -0.86% |
| Count | 241 | 256 | 6.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Inez
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Inez also saw changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest proportion of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, maintaining a stable percentage around 56.85% in 2000 to 56.64% in 2010. However, there were significant shifts among other ethnic groups. Notably, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 41.71%, while the Black population increased by 119.68% and American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 126.57%. The White population saw a slight increase from 17.43% to 19.14%. Those identifying with two or more races also had a small increase of 4.83%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 56.85% | 56.64% | -0.37% |
| White | 17.43% | 19.14% | 9.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 17.43% | 10.16% | -41.71% |
| Black | 2.49% | 5.47% | 119.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.07% | 4.69% | 126.57% |
| Two or More Races | 3.73% | 3.91% | 4.83% |