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

Inbody, 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 Inbody surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inbody in America

Inbody is the 44270th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inbody surname appeared 486 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 Inbody.

We can also compare 2010 data for Inbody 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 Inbody

The surname INBODY is an English name with roots dating back to the 13th century. It originated in the county of Yorkshire, England, where it was initially spelled as "Ingebodi" or "Ingebodye." The name is believed to derive from the Old English words "inge," meaning a meadow or pasture, and "bodye," referring to a dwelling or habitation. Thus, the name likely referred to someone who resided in a dwelling situated within a meadow or pastureland.

One of the earliest recorded references to the INBODY name can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379, where a certain "Johannes Ingebodi" is mentioned. This document provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during the late medieval period in England.

The INBODY surname also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from the 16th century, further solidifying its historical presence in the region. During this time, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, including "Inbodye," "Inbody," and "Imbody."

Notable historical figures bearing the INBODY surname include William Inbody (1558-1623), a prominent landowner and farmer from Ripon, Yorkshire, who was known for his extensive agricultural holdings and contributions to the local community.

In the 17th century, John Inbody (1642-1718) was a respected merchant and trader based in York, who played a significant role in the city's economic activities during that period.

The INBODY name also has connections to the American colonies, with records indicating that a family bearing this surname settled in Virginia in the late 17th century. One of their descendants, Thomas Inbody (1725-1802), was a patriot who served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

Another notable figure was Sarah Inbody (1789-1867), a pioneer and early settler in the state of Ohio, who is renowned for her contributions to the development of the region and her involvement in various civic and community endeavors.

In the 19th century, Edward Inbody (1842-1923) was a prominent businessman and industrialist from Manchester, England, who played a pivotal role in the city's textile manufacturing industry and left a lasting impact on the local economy.

These examples highlight the historical significance and diverse backgrounds of individuals bearing the INBODY surname, spanning multiple centuries and regions, from its roots in Yorkshire, England, to its eventual spread and establishment in other parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inbody

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

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

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