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

Ino, 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 Ino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ino in America

Ino is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ino surname appeared 214 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 Ino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ino 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 Ino

The surname INO has its origins in Japan, dating back to the early 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese word "ino," which means "wild boar" or "wild pig." The name was likely given to families who lived in areas where these animals were prevalent or who were involved in hunting or trapping them.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name INO can be found in the Taiheiki, a Japanese historical narrative from the 14th century. It describes a warrior named INO Kinsuke who fought in the Nanboku-cho Wars between the Northern and Southern Courts of Japan.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named INO Mitsunari served as a samurai under Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of the most powerful daimyo (feudal lords) of the Sengoku period. INO Mitsunari was a skilled strategist and played a crucial role in the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, though he ultimately met his demise in that conflict.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the INO surname was particularly prevalent in the Kanto region of Japan, which includes the modern-day Tokyo metropolitan area. One notable individual from this time was INO Tadataka (1745-1818), a renowned scholar and educator who established one of the first Western-style educational institutions in Japan.

In the late 19th century, Japan underwent a period of rapid modernization and westernization known as the Meiji Restoration. During this time, a Japanese diplomat named INO Tadashi (1856-1920) played a significant role in negotiating treaties with foreign powers and representing Japan on the international stage.

Another notable figure with the INO surname was INO Kanori (1801-1868), a successful merchant and entrepreneur who founded the Ino Trading Company, which played a crucial role in the development of modern Japanese commerce and industry.

While the surname INO is not as common as some other Japanese family names, it has a rich history that spans centuries and includes individuals from various walks of life, including warriors, scholars, diplomats, and businessmen.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ino

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

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

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