Explore the Family Name Inks
The meaning of Inks
English: variant of Ings, a metronymic or patronymic from Ing.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Inks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, popularity of the surname "Inks" slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 26,215 and then dropped to 26,949 in 2010, a change of -2.8%. However, the number of individuals with the surname increased from 877 in 2000 to 900 in 2010, an increase of 2.62%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100k people declined from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010, a decrease of 6.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,215 | #26,949 | -2.8% |
| Count | 877 | 900 | 2.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Inks
When it comes to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic group associated with the surname "Inks" remained White, although its proportion decreased from 92.70% in 2000 to 90.67% in 2010. Notably, the Hispanic category saw an increase of 82.97%, moving from 1.82% in 2000 to 3.33% in 2010. Also, the surname started to appear among the Black and Asian/Pacific Islander communities, with proportions of 0.78% and 0.67% respectively in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races also increased by 40.98%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 13.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.7% | 90.67% | -2.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 3.33% | 82.97% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 2.89% | 40.98% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.94% | 1.67% | -13.92% |
| Black | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |