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

Inglin, 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 Inglin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inglin in America

Inglin is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inglin surname appeared 125 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 Inglin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Inglin 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 Inglin

The surname INGLIN originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "ingling," which referred to someone who was a descendant or relative. The name likely started as a descriptive nickname given to someone who was part of a particular family or clan.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name INGLIN can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and property holdings across England and parts of Wales. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Inglynge" and "Ingeling," suggesting it was in use during the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the INGLIN surname was associated with various locations across England. For example, records from Cambridgeshire mention a place called "Ingeling," which may have been the origin of some INGLIN families. Additionally, there are references to individuals with the name INGLIN in Sussex and Oxfordshire during this time period.

One notable bearer of the INGLIN surname was Sir John Inglin, a prominent English landowner and military commander who lived from 1290 to 1362. He served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War and participated in several significant battles against the French.

Another historical figure with the INGLIN surname was William Inglin, born in 1505 in Gloucestershire. He was a skilled stonemason and is credited with contributing to the construction of several churches and cathedrals in the region, including the famous Gloucester Cathedral.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the INGLIN surname appeared in various parish records and tax rolls across England. For instance, the baptismal records of St. Mary's Church in Somerset mention an Elizabeth Inglin born in 1587, and the Hearth Tax Returns of 1662 list several INGLIN households in Wiltshire.

In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the INGLIN surname was Thomas Inglin, born in 1712 in Yorkshire. He was a successful merchant and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the development of his local community, funding the construction of schools and hospitals.

Another influential figure was Sarah Inglin, born in 1765 in Dorset. She was a prominent advocate for women's rights and education, and her writings and speeches played a crucial role in shaping public opinion on these issues during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inglin

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

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

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