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

Indest, 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 Indest surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Indest in America

Indest is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Indest surname appeared 103 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 Indest.

The history of the last name Indest

The surname INDEST is of French origin, originating in the region of Normandy during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "indeste," meaning "not gentle" or "unruly." The name may have been given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a rough or unrefined demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name INDEST can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This early record suggests that the name may have been brought to England by Norman settlers in the 11th century.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Robert INDEST was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Hertfordshire, a series of financial records maintained by the English Exchequer. Robert INDEST was likely a landowner or taxpayer of some significance at the time.

During the 14th century, a notable bearer of the name was Sir William INDEST, a knight who fought alongside Edward III in the Hundred Years' War against France. Sir William INDEST was recorded as participating in several battles, including the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

In the 16th century, the INDEST name was found in various records from the county of Sussex in southern England. One such record mentions a Thomas INDEST, born in 1525, who was a wealthy merchant and landowner in the village of Lindfield.

Another notable figure from this period was Elizabeth INDEST, born in 1570, who was a renowned herbalist and healer in the city of London. Her writings on medicinal plants and natural remedies were widely circulated and greatly influenced the practice of herbal medicine during the Renaissance.

Over the centuries, variations of the INDEST name emerged, such as INDESTE, INDESTE, and INDESTE, reflecting regional dialects and spelling variations. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained consistent throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Indest

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

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

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