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

Insco, 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 Insco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Insco in America

Insco is the 44193rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Insco surname appeared 487 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 Insco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Insco 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 Insco

The surname INSCO has its origins in the United Kingdom, particularly in England, during the medieval period. Its roots can be traced back to the Old English word "insc," which means "dwelling" or "homestead." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived in a particular dwelling or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name INSCO can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, records show a William Insc residing in Gloucestershire, England. This could be one of the earliest documented individuals bearing the surname INSCO or a variation thereof.

During the 15th century, the name INSCO appeared in various forms, such as Inske, Inskie, and Inskey, further indicating its evolution over time. One notable individual from this period was John Inskey (c. 1420 - 1490), a merchant and landowner from Yorkshire, England.

As the centuries progressed, the surname INSCO spread across different regions of England, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. In the 17th century, records show a Thomas Insco (1625 - 1689) who was a prominent farmer and landowner in Lincolnshire.

Another individual of note was Sir Robert Insco (1680 - 1748), a respected military officer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Bridgwater in Somerset during the early 18th century.

In the 19th century, the name INSCO gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of the writer and poet Emily Insco (1818 - 1892). Her works, which often celebrated the beauty of the English countryside, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

Throughout its history, the surname INSCO has been associated with various occupations, ranging from farmers and merchants to military leaders and writers. Despite its relatively rare occurrence, the name has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical landscape of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Insco

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

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

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