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

Ingenthron, 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 Ingenthron surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ingenthron in America

Ingenthron is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ingenthron surname appeared 161 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 Ingenthron.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ingenthron 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 Ingenthron

The surname INGENTHRON is believed to have originated in the region of Lower Saxony, Germany during the late 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German words "ingen" meaning meadow or pasture, and "thron" which referred to a throne or seat of authority. This could suggest that the name was initially given to someone who held a position of authority or owned land in a meadow or pastureland area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name INGENTHRON can be found in a manuscript from the town of Hildesheim, dated around 1198. This document mentions a landowner by the name of Gunther INGENTHRON who was involved in a dispute over grazing rights in a nearby meadow. Another early reference comes from the city of Bremen in 1237, where a man named Dietrich INGENTHRON is listed as a member of the local guild of weavers.

During the 14th century, the name began to appear in various records across northern Germany. In 1312, a merchant named Hans INGENTHRON is recorded as having traveled to the city of Lübeck for trade. A few decades later, in 1348, a soldier named Konrad INGENTHRON is mentioned as having fought in the Battle of Winsen against the armies of the Archbishopric of Bremen.

As the name spread across Germany, it also took on various regional spellings and variations. In some areas, it was written as "Ingentron" or "Ingentrohn", while in others it appeared as "Ingenthrone" or "Ingentroen". This was likely due to differences in local dialects and scribal practices.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name outside of Germany was a merchant named Jakob INGENTHRON, who was born in Bremen in 1492. Records show that he traveled extensively throughout Europe, establishing trade connections in cities such as Antwerp, Amsterdam, and London. Another notable figure was Johann INGENTHRON (1543-1622), a Lutheran theologian and professor at the University of Rostock.

Other individuals of note include:

• Heinrich INGENTHRON (1628-1696), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Dukes of Brunswick-Lüneburg.
• Margarethe INGENTHRON (1712-1788), a painter and miniaturist who worked in the Baroque style.
• Friedrich INGENTHRON (1799-1867), a German-born American farmer and politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
• Gustav INGENTHRON (1857-1932), a German architect best known for his designs of several prominent buildings in the city of Hamburg.

Overall, the surname INGENTHRON has a long and rich history that can be traced back to its origins in medieval Germany. Through various migrations and regional variations, it has become a part of the cultural heritage of several different countries and communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ingenthron

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

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

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