Explore the Family Name Inkster
The meaning of Inkster
Scottish (Orkney and Shetland): habitational name from Inkster in Gorseness (Orkney). The placename derives from an uncertain initial element + Old Norse sǽtr ‘mountain pasture, shieling’ or setr ‘house, dwelling’.
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How common is the last name Inkster in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Inkster has seen minor changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped slightly from 93,006 to 93,513, a decrease of 0.55. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 183 to 196, representing a growth rate of 7.1. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Inkster per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,006 | #93,513 | -0.55% |
| Count | 183 | 196 | 7.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Inkster
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census also saw some shifts within the Inkster surname bearers. In 2000, individuals identifying as White comprised 92.90% of those named Inkster, but this decreased by 2.24% to 90.82% in 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities remained at zero for both years. Notably, there were appearances of Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities among those named Inkster in 2010, both being absent in 2000. There was a drop in individuals identifying with two or more races from 3.83% in 2000 to none in 2010. Information regarding specific numbers was suppressed for confidentiality.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.9% | 90.82% | -2.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.57% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |