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

Inniss, 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 Inniss surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inniss in America

Inniss is the 19782nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inniss surname appeared 1,360 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 Inniss.

We can also compare 2010 data for Inniss 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 Inniss

The surname INNISS originated in England, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Middle English term "Innes," which was a locational name referring to someone who lived near a place called "Innes," likely derived from the Old English word "inn," meaning a dwelling or lodging.

One of the earliest recorded references to the INNISS surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "de Innes," indicating its locational origin. The name was particularly prevalent in the counties of Somerset, Dorset, and Wiltshire in southwestern England.

During the 13th century, the surname underwent various spelling variations, such as "Innes," "Ynnes," and "Innys," reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings in those early times. One notable bearer of the name was Sir Robert Innys (c. 1285-1349), a prominent landowner and knight from Somerset, who played a significant role in the conflicts between King Edward III and the barons.

In the 16th century, the INNISS surname gained prominence with the birth of John Innys (1558-1610), a renowned English theologian and author, who served as the rector of Wigan and published several influential religious works.

Another distinguished individual bearing the INNISS surname was Sir William Innys (1674-1740), a successful merchant and politician from London. He served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Southwark and was knighted by King George I in recognition of his contributions to the city.

During the 18th century, the INNISS family produced several notable figures, including James Innys (1715-1792), a celebrated English printer and publisher who established the renowned Innys & Co. publishing house in London. His son, also named James Innys (1746-1819), followed in his footsteps and became a respected bookseller and publisher in his own right.

As the INNISS surname spread across England and later to other parts of the British Empire, it continued to be associated with individuals of distinction. One such example was Sir John Innys (1801-1879), a British colonial administrator who served as the Governor of the Leeward Islands and the Governor of British Guiana (now Guyana) in the mid-19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inniss

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

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

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