2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Innabi
An Arabic surname meaning "the prophet" or "prophet-like."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Innabi. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Innabi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Innabi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Innabi, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.3%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Innabi
The surname INNABI has its origins traced back to the Middle East, particularly in the region that is now known as Lebanon. The name is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century CE.
The name INNABI is derived from the Arabic word "nabi," which means "prophet." It is likely that the surname was initially given to individuals who were believed to have prophetic abilities or were revered for their spiritual wisdom and guidance within their communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname INNABI can be found in a collection of manuscripts from the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over parts of the Levant and Egypt during the 13th and 14th centuries. These manuscripts mention an individual named Ibrahim al-Innabi, who was a renowned scholar and theologian during that time.
In the 15th century, a notable figure named Yusuf al-Innabi emerged as a prominent religious leader and poet in the city of Damascus. His works and teachings were widely celebrated, and his name is often cited in historical records from that era.
During the 16th century, the INNABI surname appeared in various documents and records from the Ottoman Empire, which controlled a vast territory spanning the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe. One such record mentions a merchant named Khaled Innabi, who was involved in trade routes between the Levant and the Anatolian regions.
In the 18th century, a Lebanese scholar and writer named Mustafa al-Innabi gained recognition for his contributions to Arabic literature and philosophy. His works were widely circulated and influenced intellectual discourse in the region.
Another notable figure bearing the INNABI surname was Fatima al-Innabi, a 19th-century Lebanese poet and activist who advocated for women's rights and education. Her poetry and writings were celebrated for their eloquence and social commentary.
Throughout history, the INNABI surname has been associated with various place names and regions, such as Innabiya, a village located in northern Lebanon, and Nabi, a town in Palestine. These place names may have influenced the development and spread of the surname over time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Innabi
Among Census respondents with the surname Innabi, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.3%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Innabi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Innabi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.3% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino10.3% · 12
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Innabi
Innabi appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,920 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 2,920 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Innabi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #145,028 | -2.1% |
| Count | 117 | 116 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Innabi bearers went from 117 to 116 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 2,920 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #145,028.
FAQ
Innabi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Innabi?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Innabi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Innabi?
Innabi ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Innabi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Innabi.
Has Innabi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Innabi went from 117 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Innabi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Innabi, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.3%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Innabi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.3% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Innabi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.3%), Hispanic (10.3%), Two or More Races (2.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Innabi (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Innabi mean?
An Arabic surname meaning "the prophet" or "prophet-like." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Innabi (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Innabi?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Innabi, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.