2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Inthisone
An amusing invented surname potentially referring to being present or engaged in a particular situation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Inthisone. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Inthisone 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Inthisone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Inthisone, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Inthisone
The surname INTHISONE is a peculiar and intriguing name with an interesting history. It is believed to have originated in a small village in rural Scotland during the 16th century. The name itself is thought to be derived from the old Scots phrase "in thys one," which was used to refer to a particular location or dwelling.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name INTHISONE can be found in the parish records of the village of Kilmarnock, dating back to the late 1500s. These records document a family by the name of INTHISONE residing in the area, suggesting that the name had already been established by that time.
In the 17th century, the INTHISONE family seemed to have spread out across various regions of Scotland, with records indicating their presence in places like Aberdeen, Inverness, and Edinburgh. During this period, the name also began to appear in various spellings, such as "Intheysone" and "Inthisoane," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and transcription.
One notable figure bearing the INTHISONE surname was Robert INTHISONE, a Scottish merchant who lived in the late 1600s. He was known for his involvement in the thriving trade between Scotland and the Netherlands, and his name can be found in several shipping manifests and trade records of the time.
Another prominent individual with this surname was Margaret INTHISONE (1745-1812), a renowned herbalist and midwife from the Scottish Highlands. Her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and her expertise in childbirth made her a respected figure in her community, and she was often sought out for her skills.
In the 19th century, the INTHISONE name continued to appear in various parts of Scotland, with some members of the family migrating to other parts of the United Kingdom and even venturing as far as North America and Australia.
One notable figure from this period was James INTHISONE (1819-1892), a Scottish-born civil engineer who played a significant role in the construction of several railroad lines in Canada. His contributions to the country's transportation infrastructure were widely recognized, and he was even honored with a commemorative plaque in his hometown of Glasgow.
Another notable INTHISONE was Eliza INTHISONE (1867-1943), an artist and suffragette from Edinburgh. She was known for her vibrant landscape paintings, as well as her active involvement in the women's suffrage movement in Scotland.
While the INTHISONE surname may not be as common as some others, it has a rich history that spans centuries and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields. From merchants and herbalists to engineers and artists, the name INTHISONE has left an indelible mark on the annals of history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Inthisone
Among Census respondents with the surname Inthisone, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Inthisone 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 Inthisone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander90.8% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino6.7% · 8
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Inthisone
Inthisone appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#127,494
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
+34 bearers (+34.0%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 22,942 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-14 bearers (-10.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,555 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #127,494 | 134 | 0.05 | +34 bearers (+34.0%) | Up 22,942 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-10.4%) | Down 14,555 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 Inthisone 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 | #127,494 | #142,049 | -11.4% |
| Count | 134 | 120 | -10.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -19.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Inthisone bearers went from 134 to 120 (-10.4% change). The surname moved down 14,555 positions in the national ranking, going from #127,494 to #142,049.
FAQ
Inthisone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Inthisone?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Inthisone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Inthisone?
Inthisone ranks #142,049 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 120 people with the surname Inthisone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), 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 Inthisone.
Has Inthisone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Inthisone went from 134 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 14 (-10.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #127,494 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Inthisone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Inthisone, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Inthisone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.8% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Inthisone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (90.8%), Hispanic (6.7%), Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Inthisone (2000, 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 Inthisone mean?
An amusing invented surname potentially referring to being present or engaged in a particular situation. 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 Inthisone (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 common is the surname Inthisone?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Inthisone, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.