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

Inderbitzin, 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 Inderbitzin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inderbitzin in America

Inderbitzin is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inderbitzin surname appeared 135 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 Inderbitzin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Inderbitzin 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 Inderbitzin

The surname Inderbitzin has its origins in Switzerland, tracing back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Swiss German phrase "in der Bitzin," which translates to "in the small valley" or "in the ravine." This suggests that the name may have originated from a specific geographical location in the Swiss Alps.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Inderbitzin name can be found in the parish records of the village of Meiringen, located in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. These records date back to the late 1400s and early 1500s, indicating the presence of families bearing this surname in the region.

Throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, the Inderbitzin name appeared in various historical documents and records across central Switzerland, particularly in the cantons of Bern, Obwalden, and Nidwalden. This suggests that the name was well-established in these areas during that time period.

Notable individuals with the Inderbitzin surname include Johann Inderbitzin (1590-1669), a prominent Swiss farmer and landowner from the village of Sachseln in Obwalden. His son, Hans Inderbitzin (1621-1698), served as a local magistrate and played a significant role in the governance of the region.

In the 18th century, the Inderbitzin family continued to be prominent in the Swiss Alps, with several members holding positions of authority in their respective communities. One such individual was Peter Inderbitzin (1735-1812), who served as the mayor of Meiringen for several years.

Another noteworthy figure was Maria Inderbitzin (1780-1856), a renowned midwife and healer from the village of Giswil in Obwalden. Her expertise and knowledge of traditional Swiss remedies earned her a widespread reputation throughout the region.

During the 19th century, as Swiss immigration to other parts of Europe and North America increased, the Inderbitzin name began to spread beyond its traditional homeland. One example is Johannes Inderbitzin (1845-1920), who emigrated from Switzerland to the United States in the late 1800s and settled in Wisconsin, where he worked as a farmer and businessman.

Throughout its history, the Inderbitzin surname has remained closely tied to its Swiss Alpine roots, with many bearers of the name continuing to reside in the central regions of Switzerland to this day.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inderbitzin

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

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

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