Explore the Family Name Ings
The meaning of Ings
English (Hampshire): variant of Ing, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ings in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Ings' saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank fell from 68,973 in 2000 to 72,771 in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 5.51%. However, the count of people with the surname 'Ings' increased marginally from 266 to 267, representing a growth of about 0.38%. Nevertheless, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 10%, indicating that though the numerical count may have slightly increased, the overall usage of the surname across the population decreased in the stated decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #72,771 | -5.51% |
| Count | 266 | 267 | 0.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ings
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Ings' also varied somewhat between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as Black (52.26%), followed by White (45.11%). By 2010, while the percentage of those identifying as Black decreased slightly to 50.94%, the White identification group rose to 46.82%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. Interestingly, there was a change for those identifying with two or more races, which went from 1.88% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 52.26% | 50.94% | -2.53% |
| White | 45.11% | 46.82% | 3.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |