Ingham

Ingham Meaning & Origin

About Ingham
The surname Ingham is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name Ingaham, which means "the homestead of the people of Ing." Ing was a Germanic god associated with fertility and agriculture. The surname Ingham is primarily found in the northern parts of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, indicating that the bearer hailed from a place called Ingham. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Inghem and Inghim.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Ingham is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Ingham: 3,487
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9338
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.18

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ingham based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Ingham is not currently available.

Pronunciation

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🔊 Soundex
I5205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 NG AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈɪŋəm/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ingham in Braille

Here's how to represent Ingham in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Ingham in braille

How to sign the name Ingham using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Ingham using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ingham in sign language

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