Explore the Family Name Inscore
The meaning of Inscore
English: variant of Inscoe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Inscore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Inscore has seen a slight fluctuation in its popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked at 35,721 and saw a minor drop to 36,838 by 2010, marking a 3.13 percent change. The count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 595 to 606, an increase of 1.85 percent. However, as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Inscore surname decreased by 4.55 percent between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,721 | #36,838 | -3.13% |
| Count | 595 | 606 | 1.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Inscore
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the Inscore name. The majority identified as white, though this proportion declined somewhat from 96.81 percent in 2000 to 94.06 percent in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, rising from 1.34 percent in 2000 to 1.98 percent in 2010. Interestingly, the representation of those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw a significant increase, surging from 1.18 percent in 2000 to 3.14 percent by 2010. There was no reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation within this surname group for either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 94.06% | -2.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 3.14% | 166.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.98% | 47.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |