Inkbald is a name that dates far back into the mists of early British history to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes. It is derived from the baptismal nameIngebald. The surname Inkbald referred to the son of Ingebald which belongs to the category of patronymic surnames. In Old English, patronyms were formed by adding a variety of suffixes to personal names, which changed over time and from place to place. For example, after the Norman Conquest, sunu and sune, which meant son, were the most common patronymic suffixes. In the 12th and 13th centuries, the most common patronymic names included the word filius, which meant son. By the 14th century, the suffix son had replaced these earlier versions. Surnames that were formed with filius or son were more common in the north of England and it was here that the number of individuals without surnames was greatest at this time.
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Early Origins of the Inkbald family
The surname Inkbald was first found in Devon, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
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Early History of the Inkbald family
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Inkbald Spelling Variations
It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Inkbald are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Inkbald include: Ingelbald, Ingebald, Inchbald, Inchbold and many more.
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Early Notables of the Inkbald family
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Migration of the Inkbald family
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Inkbald or a variant listed above: John Inchboard, who sailed to Maryland in 1669.
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