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

Ince, 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 Ince surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ince in America

Ince is the 12881st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ince surname appeared 2,389 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ince.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ince 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 Ince

The surname INCE is believed to have originated in England during the Anglo-Saxon era. It is derived from the Old English word "ince," which means "meadow" or "grassland." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or owned a meadow or grassland area.

The earliest recorded instances of the name INCE can be found in various historical documents, such as the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in multiple entries, indicating that it was already well-established by the late 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name INCE was often associated with specific locations or manors, leading to variations such as "de Ince" or "atte Ince." These variations likely referred to individuals who resided in or were associated with places named Ince, which were derived from the same Old English root.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname INCE was Sir John Ince, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in the 13th century. Another notable figure was Robert Ince, a member of the English Parliament who served during the reign of King Edward III in the 14th century.

In the 16th century, the name INCE gained recognition through the works of playwright and poet John Ince. He was born in Lancashire, England, in 1558 and is known for his contributions to the English Renaissance literary scene.

During the 17th century, the INCE surname was associated with several notable figures, including Joseph Ince, a renowned English architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London. He was born in 1648 and is regarded as a significant figure in the Baroque architectural movement.

In the 18th century, the name INCE was carried by William Ince, a prominent British naval officer and explorer. He was born in 1737 and is remembered for his voyages to the South Pacific and his contributions to the exploration of the region.

As the INCE surname spread throughout England and other parts of the British Isles, it became associated with various locations and place names, such as Ince Blundell in Lancashire, Ince-in-Makerfield in Greater Manchester, and Ince in Cheshire, among others.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ince

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

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

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