Explore the Family Name Inghram
The meaning of Inghram
English: variant of Ingram.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Inghram in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Inghram has slightly shifted from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked at 33,782, while in 2010 it dropped slightly to a rank of 35,147. The total count of people bearing this last name, however, experienced a minor increase from 636 in 2000 to 641 in 2010. The proportion per 100k individuals also decreased marginally from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,782 | #35,147 | -4.04% |
| Count | 636 | 641 | 0.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Inghram
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Inghram. From 2000 to 2010, there were notable changes in the distribution of ethnicity linked to this surname. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 86.16% to 85.49%. Those identifying as Black also dropped by 10.88%, from 9.28% to 8.27%. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase among those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.42% to 3.43%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races increased modestly from 1.10% to 1.40%. However, proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native are not available for 2010 due to data suppression for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.16% | 85.49% | -0.78% |
| Black | 9.28% | 8.27% | -10.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 3.43% | 141.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.4% | 27.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.26% | 0% | 0% |