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

Inloes, 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 Inloes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inloes in America

Inloes is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inloes surname appeared 179 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 Inloes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Inloes 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 Inloes

The surname INLOES has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "in" meaning "within" and "loes" referring to a meadow or grassy area, suggesting that the name may have been associated with an individual who lived near or within a particular meadow.

The earliest known recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century in various county records and tax rolls from regions such as Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Some variations in spelling during this time included Inlowes, Inlois, and Inloose.

One notable historical reference is the appearance of a John Inloes in the Subsidy Rolls for Yorkshire in 1297. Additionally, the surname is mentioned in the renowned Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and wealth compiled in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror.

Throughout the centuries, the INLOES surname has been associated with several notable figures. In the 16th century, Richard Inloes (1520-1587) was a prominent merchant and landowner in Lincolnshire. During the English Civil War, Captain Thomas Inloes (1612-1673) fought for the Parliamentarian forces and later served as a member of the British Parliament.

In the literary world, Elizabeth Inloes (1732-1808) was an acclaimed poet and writer from Yorkshire, known for her romantic verse and contributions to various publications of the time. The 19th century saw the rise of Sir William Inloes (1827-1904), a renowned industrialist and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the textile industry in Lancashire.

One of the more recent notable figures bearing the INLOES surname was Sir John Inloes (1880-1952), a distinguished diplomat and statesman who served as the British Ambassador to several countries, including France and the United States, during the early 20th century.

While the INLOES name has maintained a presence throughout history, it is considered a relatively uncommon surname, particularly in modern times. However, its origins and evolution reflect the rich tapestry of English history and the diverse backgrounds of those who have carried this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inloes

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

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

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