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

Indig, 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 Indig surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Indig in America

Indig is the 61123rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Indig surname appeared 329 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 Indig.

We can also compare 2010 data for Indig 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 Indig

The surname INDIG originates from Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "indigen," meaning "indigenous" or "native." This surname was likely given to individuals who were considered local or native to a particular region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name INDIG can be found in the parish records of the town of Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany, in the late 1500s. These records mention a family with the surname INDIG residing in the area during that time period.

In the 17th century, the INDIG surname appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. Historical records from this era, such as tax rolls and land deeds, contain mentions of individuals bearing the INDIG name.

Notably, a prominent figure named Johann INDIG (1590-1658) was a German theologian and professor at the University of Wittenberg. He authored several scholarly works on theology and was highly regarded in academic circles during his lifetime.

Another individual of note was Hans INDIG (1625-1698), a skilled woodcarver and sculptor from Nuremberg, Bavaria. His intricate woodcarvings adorned many churches and public buildings in the region, and his works are still admired today for their craftsmanship.

In the 18th century, the INDIG surname made its way to other parts of Europe, with records showing individuals with this name residing in countries like Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.

One notable bearer of the INDIG name was Friedrich INDIG (1765-1842), a German composer and organist who was renowned for his contributions to church music. His compositions were widely performed in his native Saxony and neighboring regions.

During the 19th century, the INDIG surname continued to be found across various parts of Germany, as well as in communities with German immigrants in other countries, such as the United States and Canada.

A prominent figure from this era was Karl INDIG (1820-1892), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Reichstag (German parliament) and was actively involved in the unification of Germany under Otto von Bismarck.

These are just a few examples of individuals who carried the INDIG surname throughout history, showcasing its origins and presence across different regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Indig

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

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

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