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

Itnyre, 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 Itnyre surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Itnyre in America

Itnyre is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Itnyre surname appeared 147 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 Itnyre.

We can also compare 2010 data for Itnyre 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 Itnyre

The surname ITNYRE is believed to have originated in Germany, likely in the late medieval period. It is thought to be a locational surname, derived from the name of a specific town or village where the earliest bearers of the name lived or were born.

One possible origin of the name ITNYRE is from the German word "Ittner," which refers to a person who lived near an alder tree or in an area with an abundance of alder trees. The suffix "-yre" could be a variation of the German suffix "-er," which is commonly added to place names to form surnames.

Another theory suggests that ITNYRE may be a variation of the German surname "Ittner," which is derived from the personal name "Itto" or "Itto." This name is believed to have its roots in the Old German word "itu," meaning "prosperous" or "wealthy."

Historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries show a few instances of the surname ITNYRE, although the earliest known record dates back to 1592, when a Hans Itnyre was mentioned in a church register from the town of Erfurt, in present-day Thuringia, Germany.

In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the name was Johann Itnyre (1712-1789), a German clockmaker and watchmaker who lived in the city of Augsburg. His intricate timepieces were highly prized by collectors and nobility throughout Europe.

Another individual of note was Friedrich Itnyre (1801-1876), a German botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of alpine flora in the Bavarian Alps. He was also a respected educator and served as the director of the Botanical Garden in Munich for over two decades.

In the 19th century, the surname ITNYRE appears to have spread beyond Germany, with records indicating individuals with this name living in neighboring countries such as Austria and Switzerland. One example is Anna Itnyre (1834-1912), a Swiss artist known for her landscapes and portraits.

Another notable figure from this period was Karl Itnyre (1856-1932), a German-born engineer who immigrated to the United States in the late 19th century. He played a crucial role in the construction of several iconic bridges and infrastructure projects in New York City during the early 20th century.

While the surname ITNYRE is not among the most common surnames today, it has a rich history and can be traced back to its German origins, where it was likely derived from a specific place name or personal characteristic in the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Itnyre

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

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

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