Explore the Family Name Inniss
The meaning of Inniss
Scottish: variant of Innes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Inniss in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Inniss has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname jumped from 22,505th position in 2000 to 19,782nd in 2010, reflecting a rise of 12.1%. In terms of numbers, there were 1,067 individuals with the Inniss surname in 2000 and by 2010, this count had risen by 27.46% to 1,360. This correlates to an increase in the proportion of people with this surname per 100k population, which moved from 0.4 to 0.46, marking a 15% improvement.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,505 | #19,782 | 12.1% |
| Count | 1,067 | 1,360 | 27.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.46 | 15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Inniss
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Inniss also witnessed changes between the years 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was a significant jump in the Hispanic population carrying the Inniss surname, from 6.47% in 2000 to 10.15% in 2010, a marked increase of approximately 57%. However, the Black population with the surname saw a slight dip, from 73.2% in 2000 to 70.96% in 2010. The White population experienced a minor growth from 12.93% to 13.31%. Interestingly, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations with this surname was negligible or non-existent in both these census years while those identifying as belonging to two or more races decreased by about 23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 73.2% | 70.96% | -3.06% |
| White | 12.93% | 13.31% | 2.94% |
| Hispanic | 6.47% | 10.15% | 56.88% |
| Two or More Races | 6.28% | 4.85% | -22.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.12% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |