Explore the Family Name Inness
The meaning of Inness
Scottish (Durham and Northumberland): variant of Innes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Inness in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Inness has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 63,632 in popularity and rose to 63,218 by 2010, marking a change of 0.65%. The count of people with this surname also grew from 293 in 2000 to 316 in 2010, an increase of 7.85%. However, when measured as a proportion out of 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #63,218 | 0.65% |
| Count | 293 | 316 | 7.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Inness
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity of those carrying the surname Inness. The majority identify as White, making up 94.20% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.04% in 2010. The percentage identifying with two or more ethnicities saw the largest growth, increasing from 1.71% to 3.16% between 2000 and 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census periods. Representation of Hispanic ethnicity dropped from 2.05% in 2000 to none in 2010, while the presence of Black identity emerged in 2010 at 1.90%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.2% | 93.04% | -1.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 3.16% | 84.8% |
| Black | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |