Explore the Family Name Inostroza
The meaning of Inostroza
Hispanic (mainly Chile): altered form of Spanish Hinostroza.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Inostroza in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Inostroza has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Inostroza was ranked 69,854 in terms of popularity and had a count of 262 occurrences. By 2010, its rank rose to 60,347 with an increased count of 334, marking a change of 13.61% in ranking and a 27.48% upsurge in count. The proportion per 100,000 also slightly improved from 0.1 to 0.11, indicating a 10% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #60,347 | 13.61% |
| Count | 262 | 334 | 27.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Inostroza
The same Decennial U.S. Census data provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname Inostroza. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, with percentages reported at 90.08% and 90.42%, respectively, showing a minor increase of 0.38%. A smaller percentage identified as White, with a slight decline from 8.40% in 2000 to 8.38% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.08% | 90.42% | 0.38% |
| White | 8.4% | 8.38% | -0.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |