2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Inong
A surname of Filipino origin meaning 'mother' or 'aunt'.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Inong. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Inong 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Inong in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Inong, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 50.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (19.5%) and Two or More Races (11.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Inong
The surname INONG has its origins in the Philippines, specifically in the Visayan region, and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Visayan word "inong," which means "mother" or "aunt," suggesting a possible connection to matrilineal ancestry.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname INONG dates back to the late 16th century, when it appeared in a Spanish colonial census of the Visayan islands. This suggests that the name had already been well-established among the local population prior to the arrival of the Spanish colonizers.
In the 17th century, the surname INONG can be found in several historical documents related to the Philippines, including land deeds and church records. Notable individuals bearing this surname during this period include Juan INONG (1625-1691), a prominent landowner and community leader in the town of Cebu.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the INONG surname continued to be prevalent in the Visayan region, with several individuals achieving notable status. Among them was Maria INONG (1758-1832), a respected midwife and healer whose knowledge of traditional medicine was widely sought after in her community.
In the early 20th century, a notable figure with the INONG surname was Vicente INONG (1885-1962), a political activist and advocate for workers' rights who played a significant role in the Philippine labor movement of the 1920s and 1930s.
Another prominent individual was Pilar INONG (1901-1979), a renowned artist and sculptor whose works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Visayan people. Her sculptures can be found in various public spaces and museums throughout the Philippines.
It is worth noting that the INONG surname has also been found in some historical records with varying spellings, such as INON, IÑON, or IÑONG, reflecting the linguistic diversity and regional variations within the Philippines.
While the surname INONG may not be as widely known as some other Filipino surnames, its history and cultural significance are deeply rooted in the Visayan region, serving as a testament to the rich tapestry of Philippine heritage and identity.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Inong
Among Census respondents with the surname Inong, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 50.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (19.5%) and Two or More Races (11.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Inong 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 Inong surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander50.4% · 57
- Hispanic or Latino19.5% · 22
- Two or more races11.5% · 13
- White9.7% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native8.8% · 10
Timeline
Historical Census data for Inong
Inong 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
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,001 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 2,001 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 Inong 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 | #145,220 | #147,221 | -1.4% |
| Count | 114 | 113 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Inong bearers went from 114 to 113 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 2,001 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #147,221.
FAQ
Inong surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Inong?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Inong. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Inong?
Inong ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Inong. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Inong.
Has Inong become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Inong went from 114 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Inong?
Among Census respondents with the surname Inong, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 50.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (19.5%) and Two or More Races (11.5%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Inong in the 2020 Census, accounting for 50.4% (57 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Inong appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (50.4%), Hispanic (19.5%), Two or More Races (11.5%). 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 Inong (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 Inong mean?
A surname of Filipino origin meaning 'mother' or 'aunt'. 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 Inong (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 Inong?
Find out how many people have the last name Inong on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.