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

Ing, 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 Ing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ing in America

Ing is the 16004th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ing surname appeared 1,814 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 Ing.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ing 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 Ing

The surname ING is of English origin and can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period in the 5th to 11th centuries. It derives from the Old English word "ing", meaning meadow or enclosure, and was originally used as a topographic name for someone who lived near a meadow or clearing.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the Domesday Book of 1086, which includes entries for individuals with the surname ING in various counties across England. One notable example is Aelfric Ing, a landowner in Gloucestershire mentioned in the survey.

Throughout the Middle Ages and into the early modern period, the name appeared in various spellings, such as Yng, Inge, and Inge-atte-Mede (meaning "dweller at the meadow"). These variations reflect the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping at the time.

Historically, the surname ING has been associated with several notable individuals. One such figure is Robert Inge, an English theologian and philosopher who lived from around 1360 to 1420 and served as the Chancellor of the University of Oxford.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Sir William Inge, a British soldier and administrator who served as the Governor of British India from 1807 to 1811. He played a crucial role in the consolidation of British rule in the subcontinent during the early 19th century.

In the literary realm, William Ralph Inge (1860-1954), also known as the "Gloomy Dean," was an influential English Anglican priest, philosopher, and author. He served as the Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral in London and was known for his insightful writings on religion, ethics, and social issues.

The name ING has also been associated with notable figures in the arts and sciences. One example is Govind Ballabh Pant Ing (1887-1948), an Indian artist and sculptor who played a significant role in the development of modern art in India during the early 20th century.

Lastly, Sir Hubert Inge (1892-1967), a British military officer, served as the Chief of the Imperial General Staff from 1935 to 1939, overseeing the British Army's preparations for World War II.

These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have borne the surname ING, which has roots in the English countryside and has since spread to various parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ing

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

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

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