Inniss

Inniss Meaning & Origin

About Inniss
The surname Inniss is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Ingram," which itself is derived from the Old Norse name "Ingvarr." The name "Ingram" means "Ing's raven," with "Ing" being a Germanic god associated with fertility and agriculture. Over time, the name Ingram evolved into various forms, including Inniss. The surname Inniss is primarily found in the Caribbean, particularly in Barbados, and is often associated with individuals of African or Afro-Caribbean descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Inniss is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Inniss: 1,360
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,782
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.46

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Inniss based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Inniss is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANS
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 N IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈɪnɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Inniss in Braille

Here's how to represent Inniss in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Inniss in braille

How to sign the name Inniss using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Inniss using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Inniss in sign language

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