2000
#16,391
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,617
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.60
Rare Last name
Ing
A Dutch surname derived from a habitation name or farm name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,057 Americans carry the last name Ing. That puts it at #15,671 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.60 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 166,628 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ing surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Ing with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.1K
1 in 166,628
Census rank
#15,671
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,794 bearers of the surname Ing in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.60 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 15671st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ing, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 59.6%. The next largest groups are White (27.3%) and Two or More Races (8.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ing
Among Census respondents with the surname Ing, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 59.6%. The next largest groups are White (27.3%) and Two or More Races (8.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Ing bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ing surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander59.6% · 1,070
- White27.3% · 490
- Two or more races8.8% · 158
- Hispanic or Latino3.1% · 55
- Black or African American1.1% · 19
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ing
Ing appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#16,004
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,814
+197 bearers (+12.2%)
Per 100,000 0.61
Rank movement Up 387 places
2020
#15,671
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,794
-20 bearers (-1.1%)
Per 100,000 0.60
Rank movement Up 333 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #16,391 | 1,617 | 0.60 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #16,004 | 1,814 | 0.61 | +197 bearers (+12.2%) | Up 387 places |
| 2020 | #15,671 | 1,794 | 0.60 | -20 bearers (-1.1%) | Up 333 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ing surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,004 | #15,671 | 2.1% |
| Count | 1,814 | 1,794 | -1.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.61 | 0.60 | -1.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ing bearers went from 1,814 to 1,794 (-1.1% change). The surname moved up 333 positions in the national ranking, going from #16,004 to #15,671.
FAQ
Ing surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ing?
Name Census estimates that about 2,057 living Americans carry the surname Ing. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 166,628 residents.
How common is Ing?
Ing ranks #15,671 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.60 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,794 people with the surname Ing. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,057), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.6 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.60 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Ing.
Has Ing become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ing went from 1,814 recorded bearers to 1,794. That is a decrease of 20 (-1.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #16,004 to #15,671.
What does the Census say about the background of Ing?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ing, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 59.6%. The next largest groups are White (27.3%) and Two or More Races (8.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ing in the 2020 Census, accounting for 59.6% (1,070 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ing appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (59.6%), White (27.3%), Two or More Races (8.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ing (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ing mean?
A Dutch surname derived from a habitation name or farm name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ing (0.60 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Ing?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.