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

Incle, 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 Incle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Incle in America

Incle is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Incle surname appeared 105 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 Incle.

The history of the last name Incle

The surname INCLE is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, with its earliest known references dating back to the 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "ingle," which referred to a small fire or hearth, suggesting that the name may have been originally borne by someone who lived near or worked with a fireplace or hearth.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname INCLE can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire, a historical record from the late 13th century, where a person named Roger Ingle is mentioned. This early spelling variation highlights the connection to the Old English word "ingle."

During the 14th century, the surname INCLE appears in various historical records, such as the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where a person named John Ingill is listed. This spelling variation further demonstrates the evolution of the name over time.

In the 15th century, the surname INCLE is documented in the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence from a wealthy English family from Norfolk. One letter, dated around 1473, mentions a person named Thomas Ingle, suggesting that the name had spread across different regions of England by this time.

Notable historical figures with the surname INCLE include Sir William Ingle (1567-1637), an English landowner and Member of Parliament for Ipswich, and Edward Ingle (1610-1672), a colonial leader and Protestant rebel who led an uprising against the Catholic government of Maryland in the mid-17th century.

Another prominent figure was Richard Ingle (1782-1846), an English-born Australian politician and businessman who served as a member of the Legislative Council of New South Wales in the early 19th century.

In the 19th century, the surname INCLE can be found in various records, including the birth of William Ingle in 1849 in Staffordshire, England, and the marriage of John Ingle to Mary Smith in 1871 in Worcestershire.

While the surname INCLE is not as common today as it once was, it has left a lasting impact on historical records, reflecting the rich tapestry of English surnames and their evolution over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Incle

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

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 Incle 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.

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

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