2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ingamells
A locational surname derived from a place name referring to an area of enclosed meadows.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Ingamells. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ingamells surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Ingamells with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Ingamells in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ingamells, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ingamells
The surname Ingamells is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "inga" meaning meadow or pasture, and "melys" meaning mills or streams, indicating that the name likely referred to a person who lived near a meadow or mill by a stream.
The earliest known record of the name Ingamells can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Ingamellis." This suggests that the name was already established in parts of England by the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066.
In the 13th century, variations of the name such as "Ingmell" and "Ingmells" were found in historical records in counties like Yorkshire and Lancashire, which were known for their numerous mills and streams. This lends credence to the theory that the name was originally associated with people who lived or worked near these water-powered mills.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Ingamells was John Ingamells, who was born in Yorkshire around 1450. He was a farmer and landowner, and his name appeared in local parish records and land deeds of the time.
Another notable bearer of the name was Richard Ingamells, born in Lancashire in 1620. He was a prominent merchant and trader, and his name can be found in records of the East India Company, which he was involved with during the 17th century.
In the 18th century, the Ingamells family had established a presence in the town of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Samuel Ingamells (1712-1780) was a successful wool merchant and landowner in the area, and his descendants continued to be influential members of the local community for generations.
One of the most famous individuals with the surname Ingamells was John Ingamells (1767-1840), a renowned English painter and engraver. He was born in Huddersfield and studied at the Royal Academy in London, where he gained recognition for his landscape paintings and engravings of historic buildings.
Another noteworthy figure was Elizabeth Ingamells (1826-1898), a pioneering educator and social reformer from Yorkshire. She was a strong advocate for women's education and played a significant role in the establishment of several schools and colleges in the region.
While the name Ingamells is not as common today as it once was, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the English countryside and the industrious spirit of those who lived and worked near the mills and streams of centuries past.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ingamells
Among Census respondents with the surname Ingamells, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Ingamells bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ingamells surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.5% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 4
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.6% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ingamells
Ingamells appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+3 bearers (+3.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,716 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+12 bearers (+11.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,016 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+3.0%) | Down 6,716 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+11.5%) | Up 11,016 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ingamells surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #145,028 | 7.1% |
| Count | 104 | 116 | 11.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ingamells bearers went from 104 to 116 (+11.5% change). The surname moved up 11,016 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #145,028.
FAQ
Ingamells surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ingamells?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Ingamells. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Ingamells?
Ingamells ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Ingamells. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Ingamells.
Has Ingamells become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ingamells went from 104 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 12 (+11.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Ingamells?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ingamells, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ingamells in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.5% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ingamells appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.5%), Hispanic (3.4%), Two or More Races (3.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ingamells (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ingamells mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name referring to an area of enclosed meadows. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ingamells (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Ingamells?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.