Explore the Family Name Ingle
The meaning of Ingle
1. English: from the Middle English personal name Ingel, Ingald, Ingold (Old Norse Ingialdr, Ingœld, itself apparently borrowed from the Old English Ingeld, a name of ancient Germanic origin consisting of an intensive prefix in- + geld- ‘reward, forfeit’). 2. English: from the Middle English personal name Ingulf, representing either Old Norse Ingólfr, Ingulf or its ancient Germanic cognate, Ingenwulf, introduced to England by the Normans; the first element is derived from an ancient Germanic heroic name, and the second is ‘wolf’. As a surname it either died out or was absorbed by Ingle and its variants. 3. Americanized form of German Ingel: from a short form of any of several ancient Germanic personal names formed with Ing- (see 1 above). The surname Ingel is very rare in Germany. History: An early bearer of this surname in North America, Richard Ingle (1609–c.1653), was a rebel and a pirate who first came to the colonies in 1631 or 1632 as a tobacco merchant. He is known to have practiced piracy in MD.
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How common is the last name Ingle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ingle saw a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 3219th most common surname, but fell to the 3409th position by 2010, reflecting a change of -5.9%. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased during this period from 10,169 to 10,497, a growth rate of 3.23%. The proportion of people with the surname Ingle per 100k also decreased slightly from 3.77 to 3.56.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,219 | #3,409 | -5.9% |
| Count | 10,169 | 10,497 | 3.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.77 | 3.56 | -5.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ingle
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Ingle, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over the decade. While the majority of individuals identifying as White decreased from 93.47% to 91.33%, there were increases among other groups. Specifically, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.92% to 1.45%, and those identifying with two or more ethnic identities increased from 1.26% to 1.75%. Additionally, the Hispanic community saw a rise from 2.55% to 3.52%, while the proportions of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively consistent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.47% | 91.33% | -2.29% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 3.52% | 38.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 1.75% | 38.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 1.45% | 57.61% |
| Black | 0.94% | 1.09% | 15.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.86% | 0.86% | 0% |
Ingle ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Ingle is British & Irish, which comprises 56.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (26.9%) and Scandinavian (3.4%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 56.9% |
| French & German | 26.9% |
| Scandinavian | 3.4% |
| Other | 12.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Ingle
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Ingle have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 91.90% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 91.90% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 91.90% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 91.50% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 91.50% |
What Ingle haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Ingle is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L51 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Baez, Baca, Mello, Medeiros, Souza, Machado, Oliveira, Ashby, Pereira, Baer.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Ingle surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Ingle have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Ingle" Surname 34.6%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Ingle" Surname 31.4%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Ingle" Surname 23.7%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Cat Allergy
An allergic reaction to cats, characterized by symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and difficulty breathing.
"Ingle" Surname 30.3%
23andMe Users 36.7%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Ingle?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Ingle are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition