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

Inkrott, 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 Inkrott surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inkrott in America

Inkrott is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inkrott surname appeared 189 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 Inkrott.

We can also compare 2010 data for Inkrott 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 Inkrott

The surname INKROTT originated in Germany during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from an occupational name, referring to someone who worked as an innkeeper or tavern owner. The root of the name likely comes from the German word "Inker," meaning an innkeeper or tavern proprietor.

Records indicate that the earliest known bearers of the INKROTT surname were concentrated in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where many villages and towns had local inns and taverns. The name first appeared in written documents dating back to the 13th century, often spelled variations such as "Inkerott," "Inckroth," or "Inkroth."

One of the earliest documented references to the INKROTT name can be found in a land registry from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, dated 1276. The record mentions an "Inkerott" family who owned a small inn and brewery within the town's walls.

In the 15th century, a notable bearer of the INKROTT name was Hans Inkrott (1420-1492), a prosperous innkeeper and merchant from the city of Nuremberg. His family's inn, known as "Zum Goldenen Hirsch" (The Golden Stag), was a popular establishment frequented by traders and travelers along the famous trade routes of the Hanseatic League.

Another prominent individual with the INKROTT surname was Johann Inkrott (1567-1628), a renowned brewer and tavern owner from the town of Bamberg. His brewery, established in 1592, was one of the first to produce the distinctive smoked beer style known as "Rauchbier," which became a regional specialty of Franconia.

During the 17th century, the INKROTT name spread to other regions of Germany, as well as neighboring countries like Austria and Switzerland. One notable bearer from this period was Matthias Inkrott (1634-1701), a wealthy innkeeper and landowner from the village of Oberndorf, near Salzburg, Austria.

In the 19th century, a notable figure was Wilhelm Inkrott (1812-1887), a successful brewer and tavern owner from the town of Bayreuth in Bavaria. His brewery, founded in 1842, was known for its high-quality beers and became a popular establishment among the local community and visitors alike.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inkrott

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

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

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