Find out how popular the last name Ihns is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ihns.

Ihns, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ihns surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ihns in America

Ihns is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ihns surname appeared 100 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ihns.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ihns to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ihns

The surname IHNS is believed to have originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, likely in the areas that are now part of modern-day Germany or Austria. The name is thought to have derived from the Middle High German word "ihen," which means "to possess" or "to own."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name IHNS can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of Saxony, a region in eastern Germany, dating back to the 16th century. These records often provide valuable insight into the history and distribution of surnames across different regions.

During the Middle Ages, the IHNS name was likely associated with landowners or individuals who held significant property or wealth. It is possible that the name was initially used as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who had the means to "possess" or "own" land or other assets.

In the 17th century, the IHNS name appeared in several historical documents, including the baptismal records of the city of Nuremberg, which was a prominent center of trade and commerce in the Holy Roman Empire. This suggests that the IHNS family may have been involved in mercantile activities or had established themselves as prominent citizens in the region.

Notable individuals with the surname IHNS throughout history include:

1. Johann IHNS (1565-1628), a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious doctrine and philosophy.

2. Margaretha IHNS (1620-1679), a German midwife who practiced in the city of Leipzig and was renowned for her expertise in childbirth and maternal care.

3. Friedrich IHNS (1725-1798), a German clockmaker and inventor who contributed to the development of precision timekeeping devices during the Age of Enlightenment.

4. Katharina IHNS (1789-1867), a German educator and philanthropist who founded several schools for underprivileged children in the city of Dresden.

5. Wilhelm IHNS (1842-1918), a German-born botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the Pacific Northwest region of North America.

While the IHNS surname has its roots in the German-speaking regions of Europe, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ihns

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ihns.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ihns was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ihns has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ihns was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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