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

Inger, 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 Inger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inger in America

Inger is the 77012th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inger surname appeared 249 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 Inger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Inger 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 Inger

The surname "INGER" is of German origin, derived from the Old German word "ingaro," meaning "spear-thrower" or "javelin-thrower." The name can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when it was commonly found in various regions of present-day Germany.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "INGER" can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the state of Saxony, dating back to the 12th century. The name is mentioned in connection with various landholdings and property transactions.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the surname "INGER" began to spread across other parts of Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Franconia. It is believed that some members of the family may have been involved in military service or served as protectors of local nobility, which could explain the name's association with spear-throwing.

In the 15th century, the surname "INGER" appeared in various town records and municipal archives, indicating the family's presence in urban centers. One notable figure from this period was Hans INGER (c. 1420-1490), a prosperous merchant and landowner in the city of Nuremberg.

As the centuries progressed, the surname "INGER" continued to be found across Germany, with various branches of the family settling in different regions. In the 18th century, Johann INGER (1717-1788) was a renowned clockmaker and inventor from the town of Augsburg, known for his innovative designs and contributions to the field of horology.

Another notable figure was Wilhelm INGER (1835-1912), a German historian and author who wrote extensively on the history and culture of the Rhineland region. His works provided valuable insights into the lives and traditions of the people living in this area during the 19th century.

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, several individuals with the surname "INGER" made their mark in various fields, such as science, education, and the arts. One such figure was Karl INGER (1867-1942), a respected biologist and naturalist who specialized in the study of insects and their habitats.

It is worth noting that the surname "INGER" has also been found in other parts of Europe, including Scandinavia and the Netherlands, where it may have been adopted by families with German ancestry or connections.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inger

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

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

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