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

Inklebarger, 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 Inklebarger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inklebarger in America

Inklebarger is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inklebarger surname appeared 195 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 Inklebarger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Inklebarger 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 Inklebarger

The surname Inklebarger is of German origin, dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was likely derived from a combination of the German words "Inkel" and "Berger," which translates to "little hill dweller" or "little mountain dweller."

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the parish records of the town of Augsburg, Bavaria, where a certain Hans Inklebarger was listed as a resident in 1592. It is possible that the name was initially a descriptive nickname given to someone who lived on or near a small hill or mountain.

In the 17th century, the Inklebarger surname began to spread beyond Bavaria, as records show individuals with this name residing in other parts of Germany, as well as in neighboring regions such as Austria and Switzerland.

One notable Inklebarger from this period was Johann Inklebarger (1624-1689), a German Protestant theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics. His works include "Tractatus de Sacra Scriptura" (Treatise on Sacred Scripture) and "De Ecclesia Militante" (On the Militant Church).

Another individual of note was Katharina Inklebarger (1675-1742), who was born in the town of Freiburg im Breisgau, in what is now southwestern Germany. She was known for her exceptional skills as a weaver and is mentioned in several historical documents related to the local textile industry.

In the 18th century, the Inklebarger name began to appear in records from other parts of Europe, including France and the Netherlands, likely due to migration and intermarriage. One such example is Pieter Inklebarger (1731-1802), a Dutch merchant who was involved in the lucrative spice trade between the Netherlands and the East Indies.

As the 19th century dawned, the Inklebarger surname continued to spread, with individuals bearing this name found in various parts of Europe and even in some of the European colonies in the Americas. Notably, a certain Wilhelm Inklebarger (1819-1892) was a German-born settler who emigrated to the United States in the mid-19th century and became a successful farmer in the state of Pennsylvania.

Throughout its history, the Inklebarger surname has been associated with various professions and trades, from theology and academia to commerce and agriculture, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inklebarger

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

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

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