Explore the Family Name Inskeep
The meaning of Inskeep
English (Staffordshire): habitational name from Inskip (Lancashire). The name is of uncertain etymology.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Inskeep in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Inskeep underwent some changes from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Inskeep was ranked 15,984th in terms of popular surnames, and by 2010 it had fallen slightly to the 16,370th rank, marking a 2.41% decrease. However, the count of individuals with the Inskeep surname increased by 5.46% during this period, from 1,668 to 1,759. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k also saw a slight decrease of 3.23%, from 0.62 to 0.6.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,984 | #16,370 | -2.41% |
| Count | 1,668 | 1,759 | 5.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.6 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Inskeep
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnicity of those with the surname Inskeep. From 2000 to 2010, there were notable shifts in ethnic identity among individuals with this surname. The proportion identifying as White decreased from 94.78% to 92.15%, while those identifying as Hispanic almost doubled, increasing from 1.50% to 2.96%. There was a small increase in those identifying as Black, from 1.56% to 1.93%, and those identifying with two or more races, from 1.32% to 1.65%. Interestingly, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, these groups accounted for 0.51% and 0.80% of the Inskeep population, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.78% | 92.15% | -2.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.96% | 97.33% |
| Black | 1.56% | 1.93% | 23.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.65% | 25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |