TheNameDBIngle
TopographicMeaning
Derived from 'ingle', an Old English word for fireplace, hearth, or chimney.
Etymology
The surname originated as a topographic or occupational name for someone living by or working with a fireplace or hearth. It may also relate to someone who tended fires or lived in a distinctive building.
About the Ingle Surname
A surname with clear topographic origins related to domestic architecture and hearths. The name remains relatively localized to the British Isles.
Distribution
Primarily Scotland and northern England, with presence in English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
Limited widely documented notable bearers