Explore the Family Name Insinga

The meaning of Insinga

Italian: from a short form of the personal name Boninsinga, an omen or well-wishing name meaning ‘good sign, good auspices’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Caterina, Liborio, Lucio, Mario, Paolo, Salvatore, Vito.

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How common is the last name Insinga in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Insinga has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 68,569th among all surnames, but it dropped to 76,275th in 2010, reflecting an 11.24% decline. The total count of those bearing the surname also diminished slightly from 268 in 2000 to 252 in 2010, marking a reduction of 5.97%. The representation of Insinga per 100,000 people also declined by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#68,569#76,275-11.24%
Count268252-5.97%
Proportion per 100k0.10.09-10%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Insinga

The ethnic identity associated with the surname Insinga has also seen some changes, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.52% of those with this surname identified as White, which decreased to 94.05% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.99% in 2000 to 5.16% in 2010, demonstrating a substantial growth rate of 72.58%. There were no indications of those with the Insinga surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.

20002010Change
White95.52%94.05%-1.54%
Hispanic2.99%5.16%72.58%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%