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

Inglett, 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 Inglett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inglett in America

Inglett is the 36525th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inglett surname appeared 612 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 Inglett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Inglett 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 Inglett

The surname Inglett is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "ing," meaning a meadow or pasture, and "lett," a diminutive suffix indicating a small or insignificant entity. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a small meadow or pasture land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Inglett can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from the 13th century, where a certain William Inglett is mentioned as a landowner. The spelling variations during that time included Inglet, Ynglet, and Ynglette, reflecting the evolving nature of English orthography.

In the 14th century, the Inglett family is believed to have been based primarily in the counties of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, with some records indicating their presence in the nearby regions of Yorkshire and Derbyshire. The name appears in several manorial records and parish registers from that era, suggesting its gradual spread across the region.

Notably, an entry in the Valor Ecclesiasticus of 1535, a survey of ecclesiastical property during the reign of Henry VIII, mentions a John Inglett as a landowner in the village of Epworth, Lincolnshire. This provides evidence of the family's continued presence in the area over several centuries.

Throughout history, the Inglett surname has been associated with various prominent individuals, including:

1. Robert Inglett (c. 1560 - 1623), an English clergyman and author from Lincolnshire, who wrote several religious treatises and sermons.

2. Elizabeth Inglett (1677 - 1743), a landowner and philanthropist from Nottinghamshire, known for her charitable contributions to local parishes and schools.

3. James Inglett (1712 - 1785), a successful merchant and ship owner from Hull, Yorkshire, who played a significant role in the city's maritime trade during the 18th century.

4. William Inglett (1784 - 1854), a renowned architect from Lincolnshire, responsible for designing several notable buildings in the county, including Inglett Hall in the village of Grimsby.

5. Mary Inglett (1820 - 1901), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education, who established one of the first girls' schools in Nottinghamshire during the Victorian era.

While the Inglett surname may have originated from humble beginnings, referring to those who lived near small meadows, it has since become a part of England's rich historical tapestry, with numerous individuals bearing this name leaving their mark across various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inglett

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

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

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