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

Inscho, 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 Inscho surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inscho in America

Inscho is the 43151st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inscho surname appeared 501 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 Inscho.

We can also compare 2010 data for Inscho 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 Inscho

The surname INSCHO is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century in the region of Bavaria. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Insel," which means "island," suggesting that the name may have originated from a family residing on an island or near a body of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the INSCHO name can be found in the town records of Augsburg, Bavaria, dating back to 1573. These records mention a certain Johann Inscho, who was a merchant and landowner in the area. It is possible that this individual or his ancestors were among the first to bear the surname.

In the 17th century, the INSCHO name appeared in several church records and legal documents across various Bavarian towns. Notable figures from this period include Hans Inscho (1621-1687), a renowned blacksmith in the village of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, and Maria Inscho (1645-1712), a respected midwife in the town of Memmingen.

As the centuries progressed, some members of the INSCHO family migrated to other parts of Germany and beyond. In the late 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the region of Alsace, which was then part of France. This led to the emergence of variations in the spelling of the name, such as "Inschau" and "Inschou."

One of the most prominent figures bearing the INSCHO name was Johann Friedrich Inscho (1767-1842), a German theologian and philosopher who published several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy. Another notable individual was Wilhelm Inscho (1818-1889), a renowned architect from Nuremberg who designed several notable buildings in the city, including the Nuremberg Opera House.

By the 19th century, the INSCHO surname had spread across various parts of Europe, with some families immigrating to the United States and other countries. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in America was that of Johann Inscho (1801-1879), a German immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania and worked as a farmer.

Throughout history, the INSCHO name has been associated with various professions, including merchants, artisans, scholars, and entrepreneurs. Despite its relatively rare occurrence, the surname has left a significant mark across different regions and cultures, reflecting the diverse and rich heritage of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inscho

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

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

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