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

Insko, 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 Insko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Insko in America

Insko is the 56588th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Insko surname appeared 361 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 Insko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Insko 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 Insko

The surname Insko is believed to have originated in Eastern Europe, specifically in the Slavic regions of modern-day Poland, Ukraine, and Belarus. Its roots can be traced back to the early Middle Ages, around the 10th or 11th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Slavic word "ino," meaning "other" or "different," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name were outsiders or immigrants to the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Insko surname can be found in a medieval Polish chronicle from the 13th century, which mentions a nobleman named Insko of Krakow. This suggests that the name had already gained some prominence in the region by that time. Additionally, there are references to an Insko family in the town of Lublin, Poland, dating back to the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the Insko surname appears in records from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, which at the time encompassed parts of modern-day Belarus, Lithuania, and western Ukraine. This indicates that the name had spread across the broader region, possibly through migration or trade routes.

One notable historical figure bearing the Insko surname was Jan Insko (c. 1500-1570), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Livonian War against the forces of the Teutonic Knights. He is mentioned in several chronicles and records from the period for his bravery and strategic leadership.

Another prominent individual with the Insko name was Mikołaj Insko (1595-1663), a Polish priest and theologian who served as the Bishop of Chełmno from 1641 until his death. He was a respected scholar and author of several religious treatises that were influential during the Counter-Reformation period in Poland.

In the 18th century, the Insko surname can be found in records from the Russian Empire, particularly in the regions of modern-day Ukraine and Belarus. This suggests that the name had spread eastward, likely through migration or intermarriage.

One notable Russian figure with the Insko surname was Fyodor Insko (1785-1856), a military officer and explorer who participated in several expeditions to Siberia and the Russian Far East. His journals and maps contributed significantly to the exploration and mapping of these vast regions.

Another individual of note was Anastasia Insko (1820-1892), a Ukrainian-born artist and painter who achieved recognition for her portraits and landscapes. Her works are displayed in several museums in Ukraine and Russia.

While the Insko surname is relatively uncommon today, it continues to be found in various parts of Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia. Its history and origins reflect the rich cultural tapestry of the Slavic peoples and their migrations throughout the region over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Insko

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

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

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