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

Inan, 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 Inan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inan in America

Inan is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inan surname appeared 116 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 Inan.

The history of the last name Inan

The surname INAN is of Turkish origin and dates back to the late medieval period in the region of Anatolia, which is now modern-day Turkey. It is believed to have derived from the Turkish word "inan," meaning "faith" or "belief." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was deeply religious or had a strong spiritual conviction.

The earliest recorded instance of the INAN surname can be found in Ottoman Empire records from the 16th century, where it was primarily used by families residing in the central and eastern parts of Anatolia. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Inân" or "Inān," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and transliteration.

One notable historical figure bearing the INAN surname was Hacı Bayram-ı Veli (1352-1430), a renowned Turkish Sufi mystic and poet who lived during the Ottoman Empire. He was an influential figure in the development of the Bayramiyya Sufi order and is widely revered in Turkey for his spiritual teachings and literary works.

Another prominent individual with the INAN surname was Mehmet Emin INAN (1857-1944), a Turkish statesman and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century. He played a crucial role in negotiating the Treaty of Lausanne in 1923, which established the modern boundaries of Turkey.

In the 19th century, the INAN surname was also found among notable Turkish intellectuals and academics. One example is Abdülhak Hamid INAN (1863-1936), a renowned Turkish writer, novelist, and playwright who contributed significantly to the development of modern Turkish literature.

The INAN surname has also been associated with various place names in Turkey, such as the village of Inan in the province of Sivas, and the town of Inan in the province of Kayseri. These place names may have influenced the spelling and usage of the surname in certain regions.

Throughout history, several other notable figures have carried the INAN surname, including Mehmet Ali INAN (1889-1957), a Turkish military officer and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Turkey from 1923 to 1924, and Arif Cemil INAN (1909-1992), a Turkish historian and academic who made significant contributions to the study of Turkish history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inan

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

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 Inan 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.

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

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