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

Ingbretson, 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 Ingbretson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ingbretson in America

Ingbretson is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ingbretson surname appeared 101 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 Ingbretson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ingbretson 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 Ingbretson

The surname Ingbretson has its origins in the Nordic countries, specifically Norway and Sweden, dating back to the Viking era. It is a patronymic name, derived from the Old Norse personal name Ingbrikt, a combination of the elements "Ing" (the name of an ancient Germanic fertility god) and "brikt" (meaning bright or illustrious).

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, where an individual named Ingbretson is mentioned as a prominent chieftain in the 10th century. This suggests that the name was already in use among the Scandinavian nobility during that time.

In the 13th century, a Norwegian landowner named Thorvald Ingbretson is documented as having donated a substantial portion of his estate to the Church. This act of generosity is recorded in the annals of the Trondheim Cathedral, providing evidence of the name's prominence in medieval Norway.

As the Viking explorers and settlers ventured across Europe and beyond, the name Ingbretson likely spread to other regions. In the 15th century, a German merchant named Hans Ingbretson is mentioned in the records of the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading confederation based in the Baltic region.

One notable figure bearing the surname Ingbretson was Svante Ingbretson (1592-1657), a Swedish military commander who played a crucial role in the Thirty Years' War. His exploits are documented in various historical accounts, and he is celebrated as a prominent figure in Swedish military history.

Another individual of note was Ingrid Ingbretson (1718-1802), a Norwegian herbalist and midwife renowned for her extensive knowledge of traditional medicine. Her contributions to the field were recognized by the University of Copenhagen, and she was granted the title of "Wise Woman" in recognition of her expertise.

In the 19th century, the name Ingbretson gained prominence in the literary world with the renowned Norwegian poet and playwright, Ivar Ingbretson (1845-1912). His works, which often explored themes of national identity and Norse mythology, earned him widespread acclaim and cemented his place in the canon of Norwegian literature.

These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have borne the surname Ingbretson, a name that has its roots in the rich cultural heritage of the Nordic regions and has left an indelible mark across various spheres of human endeavor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ingbretson

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

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

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