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

Inglima, 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 Inglima surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inglima in America

Inglima is the 76275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inglima surname appeared 252 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 Inglima.

We can also compare 2010 data for Inglima 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 Inglima

The surname Inglima is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the region of Sicily during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "ingluma," which referred to an anvil used by blacksmiths. This suggests that the name may have originally belonged to individuals or families associated with the metalworking trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Inglima can be found in the Sicilian town of Monreale, where a family bearing this surname is mentioned in municipal records dating back to the 14th century. It is likely that the name spread to other parts of Italy and beyond through migration and trade.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Inglima (1525-1598) was a respected jurist and legal scholar from Palermo, Sicily. His writings on civil law and legal proceedings were widely influential during the Renaissance period.

Another notable individual was Vincenzo Inglima (1737-1811), a Sicilian painter and fresco artist who gained recognition for his religious works adorning various churches and cathedrals throughout Sicily and southern Italy.

During the 18th century, the name Inglima also appeared in records from the town of Agrigento, where a family of landowners and merchants bore this surname. One member, Giuseppe Inglima (1765-1842), was a prominent businessman and philanthropist who funded the construction of several public buildings in the town.

In the 19th century, Antonio Inglima (1832-1907) was a renowned Sicilian poet and playwright, whose works often celebrated the beauty and cultural richness of his homeland. His poetic anthology, "Canti Siciliani," published in 1876, is considered a significant contribution to the literary canon of the region.

Another notable figure was Maria Inglima (1890-1967), a Sicilian educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools in Palermo and worked tirelessly to promote educational opportunities for girls and women in a time when such endeavors were rare.

While the surname Inglima is not among the most common in Italy, it has maintained a presence throughout the centuries, particularly in Sicily and southern Italy, where it originated. The name's connection to metalworking and its appearance in historical records and literary works reflect its deep-rooted ties to the cultural and linguistic heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inglima

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

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

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