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

Inwards, 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 Inwards surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inwards in America

Inwards is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inwards surname appeared 115 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 Inwards.

We can also compare 2010 data for Inwards 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 Inwards

The surname Inwards originates from England and can be traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "innanweard," which means "turned inward" or "inwards." This term was likely used to describe someone who lived or worked inside a particular area or enclosure, such as a castle, manor, or town.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Inwards appears in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, dated 1592. The entry mentions a certain John Inwards, who was likely a resident of the town or its surrounding areas.

In the 17th century, the name Inwards can be found in various historical documents, including the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1662, which list several households with the surname in counties like Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. This suggests that the name had spread across different regions of England by that time.

In the 18th century, the Inwards surname gained prominence with the birth of Samuel Inwards (1716-1794), a notable English architect and surveyor. He was responsible for designing several buildings in London and the surrounding areas, including the Foundling Hospital and the rebuilt church of St. Giles-in-the-Fields.

Another notable figure with the Inwards surname was William Inwards (1795-1876), a British artist and engraver. He was best known for his engravings of portraits and landscapes, and his works were exhibited at the Royal Academy and the British Institution.

In the 19th century, the Inwards family had a strong presence in the East Midlands region of England. One of the most prominent members was Robert Inwards (1820-1896), a wealthy industrialist and philanthropist from Derbyshire. He made significant contributions to the development of the town of Burton upon Trent and was involved in various charitable endeavors.

The name Inwards can also be traced to the village of Inwardleigh in Devon, which was historically spelled as "Inwardeslegh" or "Inwardesleye." This place name likely influenced the development of the surname in that region.

Throughout its history, the Inwards surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, including agriculture, architecture, art, and industry. While it may not be one of the most common surnames, it has left its mark on various aspects of English history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inwards

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

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

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