Inskeep

Inskeep Meaning & Origin

About Inskeep
The surname Inskeep is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Inge" or "Ing" combined with the word "sceap," meaning "sheep." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who tended or owned sheep. Over time, the surname Inskeep has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Inskeep: 1,759
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16370
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.6

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Inskeep 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 Inskeep is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANSKP
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I5201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 N Z K IY2 P
🌐 IPA
/ˈɪnzˌkip/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANSKP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I521

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Inskeep in Braille

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

The name Inskeep in braille

How to sign the name Inskeep using Sign Language

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

The name Inskeep in sign language

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