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

Ingwersen, 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 Ingwersen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ingwersen in America

Ingwersen is the 43285th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ingwersen surname appeared 499 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 Ingwersen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ingwersen 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 Ingwersen

The surname Ingwersen originated in northern Germany and Denmark. It is derived from the Old Norse name Ingvarr, which comes from the Old Norse elements ing meaning "god" and varr meaning "protector" or "watchman." The name was common in medieval times among the Vikings and early Germanic peoples.

The earliest recorded examples of the Ingwersen name date back to the 13th century in the regions of Schleswig-Holstein and Jutland. Historical records from that time period show variations in spelling, such as Ingversen, Ingverssen, and Ingwerssen. These variations were common before standardized spelling became widespread.

Ingwersen was also an early place name, referring to settlements or farmsteads in northern Germany and Denmark. Some of these place names included Ingvershausen, Ingvershof, and Ingwershavn. The name's connection to these locations likely contributed to its adoption as a surname.

One notable historical figure with the Ingwersen surname was Jens Ingwersen (c.1490-1565), a Danish clergyman and Lutheran reformer. He played a significant role in the Reformation in Denmark and served as the Bishop of Viborg from 1537 until his death.

Another prominent individual was Hinrich Ingwersen (1857-1926), a German-American architect and urban planner. He was born in Schleswig-Holstein and later emigrated to the United States, where he designed several notable buildings in Chicago and other cities.

In the literary world, Niels Ingwersen (1884-1965) was a Danish writer and poet known for his works depicting rural life in Jutland. He was a member of the Danish Academy and received several prestigious literary awards during his lifetime.

The name Ingwersen can also be found in military records, such as those of Otto Ingwersen (1892-1965), a German naval officer who served in both World Wars and reached the rank of Rear Admiral in the Kriegsmarine.

Finally, in more recent history, Clyde Ingwersen (1891-1975) was an American football coach and administrator. He served as the head coach of the University of Iowa football team from 1924 to 1931 and later became the university's athletic director.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ingwersen

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

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

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