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

Inlow, 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 Inlow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inlow in America

Inlow is the 23604th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inlow surname appeared 1,075 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 Inlow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Inlow 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 Inlow

The surname INLOW is of English origin, with records dating back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have originated from a place name, possibly derived from the Old English words "inne" meaning "inside" and "lowe" meaning "hill" or "mound." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived within or near a particular hill or mound.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname INLOW can be found in the parish records of Nottinghamshire, England, in the year 1537. This record mentions a John Inlow, who was likely the first documented individual with this surname.

One notable historical reference to the INLOW name is in the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1662-1666, which recorded households in England subject to a tax based on the number of hearths or fireplaces in their homes. Several INLOW families were listed in these rolls, primarily residing in the counties of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

In the 17th century, the spelling of the surname varied, with forms such as "Inlowe," "Inlo," and "Inlough" appearing in various records. Some of these variations may have been influenced by the local dialects and accents of the regions where the name was prevalent.

One notable individual with the INLOW surname was William Inlow, who was born in Nottinghamshire in 1688. He was a prominent farmer and landowner in the area, and his descendants continued to bear the INLOW name for several generations.

Another historical figure was John Inlow, born in Derbyshire in 1742. He served as a soldier in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War and was captured by American forces at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777. After being released, he returned to England and later immigrated to Canada with his family in the early 19th century.

In the late 18th century, the INLOW surname began to appear in records in the United States, likely due to immigration from England. One of the earliest recorded INLOWs in America was Thomas Inlow, born in Virginia in 1792. He was a farmer and landowner, and his descendants spread throughout various states, including Kentucky and Indiana.

Another notable INLOW was James Inlow, born in Kentucky in 1820. He was a prominent businessman and landowner in the state, and his descendants played significant roles in the local community and politics.

Throughout its history, the INLOW surname has maintained its connection to its English roots, with many families tracing their ancestry back to the counties of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inlow

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

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

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