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

Ina, 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 Ina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ina in America

Ina is the 68122nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ina surname appeared 289 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 Ina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ina 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 Ina

The surname INA is believed to have originated in Italy, derived from the Latin word "Aenea," which means "brass" or "bronze." It is thought to have first emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name INA can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of legal documents from the Lombard Kingdom in Italy, dated between the 7th and 9th centuries. The name appears in a document from the year 862, referring to a certain "Ina de Verona."

In the 13th century, the surname INA was associated with the town of Ina, located in the province of Reggio Emilia, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. Some historians believe the name may have originated as a toponymic surname, derived from this place name.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bore the surname INA. One of the most prominent was Giovanni Battista Ina (1515-1588), a renowned Italian architect and engineer who designed several churches and palaces in Rome and other parts of Italy.

Another historical figure with the surname INA was Girolamo Ina (1600-1670), an Italian painter and engraver who worked in the Baroque style. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, the name INA appeared in the writings of several Italian authors and scholars. One notable example is Giuseppe Ina (1720-1786), a philosopher and economist who wrote extensively on political and economic theory.

Toward the end of the 19th century, the surname INA gained prominence in the field of medicine. Antonio Ina (1858-1935) was an Italian physician and researcher who made significant contributions to the study of infectious diseases, particularly malaria.

Another individual of note was Ernesto Ina (1879-1954), an Italian engineer and inventor who developed several innovative technologies related to the production and use of steel alloys.

Throughout its history, the surname INA has been associated with various professions and fields, including architecture, art, philosophy, medicine, and engineering. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Italy, the name has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, carried by individuals of Italian descent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ina

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

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

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