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

Inskip, 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 Inskip surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inskip in America

Inskip is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inskip surname appeared 173 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 Inskip.

We can also compare 2010 data for Inskip 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 Inskip

The surname Inskip has its origins in England, specifically in the county of Lancashire. It is believed to have originated in the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Old English words "inse" meaning "inside" and "coppe" meaning "hill" or "peak," suggesting that it referred to a person living near or on a hill or elevated land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Inskip can be found in the Domesday Book, which was compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a place called "Inschetun" in Lancashire, which is likely the origin of the modern surname.

In the 14th century, there are records of individuals with the surname Inskip residing in the parish of Goosnargh, near Preston in Lancashire. One notable example is John Inskip, who was born around 1350 and served as a yeoman farmer in the area.

The name Inskip has also been associated with various place names in Lancashire, such as Inskip and Great Eccleston. These place names likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Inskip family became more prominent in the region. One notable figure was Thomas Inskip (1590-1668), a wealthy landowner and member of the gentry who served as a justice of the peace in Lancashire.

Another prominent individual with the surname Inskip was John Inskip (1725-1799), a successful merchant and philanthropist from Preston. He made significant contributions to the development of the town and was instrumental in the establishment of several charitable institutions.

In the 19th century, the Inskip family continued to play a role in various fields. William Inskip (1810-1890) was a respected Methodist minister and author, known for his religious writings and sermons. Meanwhile, James Inskip (1845-1912) was a successful businessman and industrialist in the cotton trade, contributing to the economic growth of Lancashire.

Throughout history, the surname Inskip has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, landowners, merchants, clergymen, and industrialists, all tracing their roots back to the county of Lancashire in England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inskip

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

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

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