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

Inyang, 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 Inyang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inyang in America

Inyang is the 49087th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inyang surname appeared 429 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 Inyang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Inyang 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 Inyang

The surname Inyang is of Nigerian origin, specifically from the Ibibio ethnic group of Akwa Ibom State in southern Nigeria. The name dates back to the pre-colonial era, likely originating in the late 18th or early 19th century.

Inyang is derived from the Ibibio word "nyang," which means "journey" or "travel." It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals or families who frequently traveled or migrated from one area to another. The name may have also been associated with traders or merchants who traveled long distances for commerce.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Inyang can be found in the writings of British colonial administrators and anthropologists who documented the Ibibio culture and language in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These records provide valuable insights into the origins and traditional meaning of the name.

Notable individuals with the surname Inyang throughout history include:

1. Chief Inyang Udo (1889-1976), a prominent Ibibio chief and community leader in Akwa Ibom State during the colonial and post-colonial periods.

2. Obong Inyang Ekpe (1920-2004), a respected traditional ruler and paramount chief of the Ibibio people in the mid-20th century.

3. Dr. Inyang Asibong (1938-2018), a pioneering Nigerian academic and scholar who specialized in African literature and cultural studies.

4. Chief Inyang Okoro (1945-2012), a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Akwa Ibom State, known for his contributions to community development.

5. Eno Inyang (born 1970), a Nigerian-American author and storyteller who has written several children's books celebrating Ibibio culture and traditions.

While the surname Inyang has its roots in the Ibibio ethnic group, it has also spread to other parts of Nigeria and the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Ibibio people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inyang

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

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

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