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

Impink, 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 Impink surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Impink in America

Impink is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Impink surname appeared 147 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 Impink.

We can also compare 2010 data for Impink 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 Impink

The surname "IMPINK" is believed to have originated in the region of Germany, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "impfen," which means "to graft" or "to implant." This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname for a person who worked in horticulture or agriculture, specifically in the practice of grafting plants.

One of the earliest known references to the name "IMPINK" can be found in a medieval German manuscript from the year 1287, which mentions a certain "Hans Impink" as a landowner in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. This document provides valuable insight into the geographical origins of the surname and its early association with the rural farming communities of that region.

In the 15th century, records show that a family by the name of Impink resided in the city of Augsburg, where they were known as skilled horticulturists and nursery owners. One notable member of this family was Johannes Impink, born in 1472, who is credited with developing a new technique for grafting fruit trees, which improved the quality and yield of the crops.

The name "IMPINK" also appears in several historical documents from the 16th century, including a tax record from the city of Nuremberg, which lists a "Hans Impink" as a resident and landowner in the year 1532. This suggests that the name had spread to other parts of Germany during this period.

A prominent figure with the surname "IMPINK" was Friedrich Impink, born in 1691 in the town of Heidelberg. He was a renowned botanist and horticulturist who wrote several influential treatises on the cultivation of gardens and the propagation of plants. His work contributed significantly to the advancement of horticultural practices in Europe during the 18th century.

Another notable individual with the surname "IMPINK" was Johann Impink, born in 1812 in the city of Munich. He was a renowned landscape architect and urban planner, responsible for designing several public parks and gardens in various German cities. His designs were instrumental in shaping the urban landscapes of many towns and cities during the 19th century.

While the surname "IMPINK" remains relatively uncommon today, its origins can be traced back to the rural farming communities of medieval Germany, where it emerged as an occupational name for those involved in the practice of grafting and cultivating plants. The name has a rich history and has been associated with notable figures in the fields of horticulture, botany, and landscape design throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Impink

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

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 Impink 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 Impink 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 Impink was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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