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

Inmon, 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 Inmon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inmon in America

Inmon is the 25810th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inmon surname appeared 954 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 Inmon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Inmon 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 Inmon

The surname INMON is of English origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "inne," meaning an enclosed place or dwelling, and "mann," meaning a person or man. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in an enclosure or a dwelling within a particular area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name INMON appears in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273, where it is listed as "Robert Inman." This document was a census-like survey conducted during the reign of King Edward I, providing valuable insight into the distribution and variations of surnames in medieval England.

In the 14th century, the surname INMON was found in various regions of England, including Yorkshire, where it was recorded as "John Inman" in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379. This tax record further solidifies the presence of the name during this period.

The name INMON has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Sir Arthur Inmon (1548-1621), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Ipswich during the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I.

Another prominent individual with this surname was William Inmon (1636-1718), an English mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. He was a Fellow of the Royal Society and is best known for his work on calculating the orbits of comets.

In the 19th century, George Inmon (1805-1879) was a notable American farmer and politician who served as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives. He played a role in the establishment of the University of Tennessee and was actively involved in the agricultural community.

John Inmon (1828-1896), an American Civil War veteran, also bore this surname. He served in the Union Army during the conflict and later became a prominent businessman and landowner in Illinois.

Lastly, Ralph Inmon (1917-2007) was an American businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the field of education. He founded the Inmon Corporation, a successful manufacturing company, and used his wealth to support various educational initiatives and institutions.

Throughout its history, the surname INMON has been present in various regions of England and later in other parts of the world, particularly in the United States. While its origins can be traced back to the 13th century, the name has persisted and been carried by notable individuals across different eras and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inmon

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

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

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