UK surname
An English surname possibly derived from the Old Norse words "eng" (meadow) and "erson" (son), suggesting a familial connection to a person living near a meadow.
In the 1881 census there were 82 people recorded with the Ingerson surname, ranking it #21,957 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 61, ranked #34,287, down from #21,957 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Lancaster Borough, Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff and Glossop. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ingerson is 126 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 25.6%.
1881 census count
82
Ranked #21,957
Modern count
61
2016, ranked #34,287
Peak year
1911
126 bearers
Map years
2
1901 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Ingerson surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Ingerson surname density by area, 1911 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 58 | #22,928 |
| 1861 | historical | 64 | #25,747 |
| 1881 | historical | 82 | #21,957 |
| 1891 | historical | 80 | #26,785 |
| 1901 | historical | 111 | #21,492 |
| 1911 | historical | 126 | #19,831 |
| 1997 | modern | 70 | #30,618 |
| 1998 | modern | 70 | #30,968 |
| 1999 | modern | 66 | #31,509 |
| 2000 | modern | 64 | #31,735 |
| 2001 | modern | 64 | #31,602 |
| 2002 | modern | 63 | #32,113 |
| 2003 | modern | 72 | #31,281 |
| 2004 | modern | 63 | #32,380 |
| 2005 | modern | 60 | #32,917 |
| 2006 | modern | 61 | #33,142 |
| 2007 | modern | 61 | #33,440 |
| 2008 | modern | 59 | #33,827 |
| 2009 | modern | 64 | #33,675 |
| 2010 | modern | 66 | #33,791 |
| 2011 | modern | 61 | #34,121 |
| 2012 | modern | 57 | #34,452 |
| 2013 | modern | 59 | #34,435 |
| 2014 | modern | 59 | #34,459 |
| 2015 | modern | 59 | #34,407 |
| 2016 | modern | 61 | #34,287 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Lancaster Borough, Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Glossop, Barnstaple, Bishops Tawton and Whittlesey St Mary and St Andrew, Standground (Stilton & Peterborough, Northamptonshire). These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lancaster Borough | Lancashire |
| 2 | Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff | Gloucestershire |
| 3 | Glossop | Derbyshire |
| 4 | Barnstaple, Bishops Tawton | Devon |
| 5 | Whittlesey St Mary and St Andrew, Standground (Stilton & Peterborough, Northamptonshire) | Cambridgeshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Ingerson surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Ingerson, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Ingerson surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Ingerson household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Ingerson is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Ingerson is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Ingerson, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Ingerson is of English origin and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "ing" meaning meadow or pasture, and "son" meaning son. This suggests that the name was originally given as a descriptive term to someone who lived or worked on a meadow or pasture.
The earliest recorded mention of the name Ingerson dates back to the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1166, where one Robert Ingerson is listed as a landowner. The name also appears in various tax records and manorial rolls from the 13th and 14th centuries, often spelled as "Inggerson" or "Yngerson".
During the medieval period, the name was particularly prevalent in the northern counties of England, such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Westmorland. This may be due to the abundance of pastures and meadows in these regions, which would have been ideal for those who bore the name.
One notable figure with the surname Ingerson was Sir William Ingerson, who lived in the late 14th century and was a prominent landowner in Yorkshire. He is mentioned in several contemporaneous records, including the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield.
Another historical figure was John Ingerson, a merchant and alderman of the city of York in the 16th century. He was a respected member of the local community and served as the Mayor of York in 1567.
In the 17th century, the name appears in parish records from various parts of England, including the baptism of Thomas Ingerson in Beverley, Yorkshire, in 1623. The name also appears in the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1674, which recorded households subject to a tax based on the number of hearths or fireplaces they had.
During the 18th century, the Ingerson surname was found in various regions of England, including the birth of William Ingerson in Clitheroe, Lancashire, in 1743. Another notable figure from this period was Robert Ingerson, a successful merchant and landowner in Lincolnshire, who was born in 1765.
In the 19th century, the name continued to be present in various parts of England, with records showing individuals such as James Ingerson, born in Derbyshire in 1812, and Mary Ingerson, born in Middlesex in 1854.
Overall, the surname Ingerson has a rich history that spans centuries and can be traced back to its Old English roots. While its origins are humble, the name has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, merchants, and civic leaders.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Ingerson surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Devon leads with 37 Ingersons recorded in 1881 and an index of 22.22x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Devon | 37 | 22.22x |
| Lancashire | 15 | 1.58x |
| Derbyshire | 8 | 6.39x |
| Essex | 7 | 4.43x |
| Cornwall | 5 | 5.52x |
| Yorkshire | 4 | 0.50x |
| Cambridgeshire | 1 | 1.97x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.57x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 0.64x |
| Middlesex | 1 | 0.13x |
| Oxfordshire | 1 | 2.02x |
| Surrey | 1 | 0.26x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Harpurhey in Lancashire leads with 12 Ingersons recorded in 1881 and an index of 909.09x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Harpurhey | 12 | 909.09x |
| Pilton | 10 | 1818.18x |
| Glossop Dale | 8 | 136.52x |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 268.20x |
| Woodford | 7 | 391.06x |
| Exeter St Thomas The | 6 | 352.94x |
| Highweek | 4 | 677.97x |
| Liskeard | 4 | 263.16x |
| Broadwoodwidger | 3 | 1578.95x |
| Okehampton | 3 | 476.19x |
| Silkstone | 3 | 769.23x |
| Litherland | 2 | 101.01x |
| Clifton | 1 | 12.61x |
| Higher Bebington | 1 | 88.50x |
| Hoyland Swaine | 1 | 476.19x |
| Manchester | 1 | 2.34x |
| Northam | 1 | 82.64x |
| Oxford St Giles | 1 | 42.37x |
| Spreyton | 1 | 1000.00x |
| St Stephen | 1 | 312.50x |
| Tormoham | 1 | 14.20x |
| Westminster St Margaret | 1 | 25.91x |
| Whittlesey St Mary St | 1 | 56.50x |
| Wimbledon | 1 | 22.83x |
| Wolborough | 1 | 47.62x |
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Ingerson households.
FAQ
In 1881, 82 people were recorded with the Ingerson surname. That placed it at #21,957 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 61 in 2016. That gives Ingerson a modern rank of #34,287.
An English surname possibly derived from the Old Norse words "eng" (meadow) and "erson" (son), suggesting a familial connection to a person living near a meadow.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Ingerson bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.