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

Iten, 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 Iten surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iten in America

Iten is the 46725th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iten surname appeared 455 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 Iten.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iten 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 Iten

The surname Iten is of Swiss origin, tracing its roots back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the German-speaking regions of Switzerland, where it was likely a habitational name derived from a specific place or locality.

One possible source of the name Iten is the Swiss village of Iten, located in the canton of Bern. This village name itself may have been derived from an Old Swiss German word or phrase, potentially related to concepts such as "meadow" or "clearing." However, the exact etymology remains uncertain.

In terms of historical records, the earliest documented instances of the Iten surname can be found in Swiss census records and church registers from the 16th and 17th centuries. For example, an entry from 1587 in the parish records of Schaffhausen mentions a Jakob Iten.

While the Iten name does not appear to have been prominently featured in major historical manuscripts like the Domesday Book, it has been associated with notable individuals throughout Swiss history. One such figure was Johann Rudolf Iten (1698-1768), a Swiss theologian and professor of theology at the University of Bern.

Another notable bearer of the Iten surname was Johann Jakob Iten (1763-1837), a Swiss politician and member of the Grand Council of the canton of Bern. He played a significant role in the political and administrative affairs of the region during his lifetime.

In the realm of literature, the Swiss poet and novelist Johann Kaspar Iten (1806-1867) gained recognition for his works, which often explored themes of rural life and the natural beauty of Switzerland.

Moving into the 20th century, Hans Iten (1920-2002) was a Swiss architect and urban planner who made significant contributions to the development of modern architecture in Switzerland, particularly in the design of residential and public buildings.

Another notable figure was Alfred Iten (1924-2010), a Swiss businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Iten Group, a successful international company specializing in the production of high-quality technical components and systems.

While the Iten surname has its roots in Switzerland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and diaspora communities. However, the historical origins and earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the German-speaking regions of Switzerland during the late medieval and early modern periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iten

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

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

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