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

Inn, 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 Inn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inn in America

Inn is the 77522nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inn surname appeared 247 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 Inn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Inn 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 Inn

The surname Inn is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational surname, derived from the Old English word "inn," which referred to a place of lodging or a house where travelers could stay. This indicates that the name was likely given to someone who lived near or worked at an inn.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Inn can be traced back to the 13th century. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Robert atte Ynne, who was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1296. The prefix "atte" in his name suggests that he lived near or worked at an inn.

In the 14th century, the surname Inn appeared in various records, such as the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire (1279), where a John atte Ynne was listed. The Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1301 also mentioned a William atte Ynne.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholders in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the surname Inn. However, it does mention several place names that may have contributed to the formation of the surname, such as Innworth and Inworth.

Over time, the spelling of the surname evolved, with variations such as Ynne, Inne, and eventually Inn becoming more common. Some notable bearers of the surname include:

1. Sir John Inn (c. 1480 - 1545), an English courtier and Member of Parliament during the reign of Henry VIII.
2. William Inn (c. 1540 - 1615), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Master of Christ's College, Cambridge.
3. Thomas Inn (c. 1600 - 1672), an English writer and divine who authored several religious works.
4. James Inn (c. 1650 - 1718), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Southwark.
5. Elizabeth Inn (1720 - 1795), an English philanthropist and benefactor who founded several schools and charities in London.

While the surname Inn is not among the most common surnames in England, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and reflects the country's cultural and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inn

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

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

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