The Inckbold name is an important part of the history of the ancient
Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. Inckbold is derived from the baptismal name
Ingebald. The surname Inckbold 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.
Early Origins of the Inckbold family
The surname Inckbold was first found in
Devon, where they held a
family seat from ancient times.
Early History of the Inckbold family
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Inckbold Spelling Variations
Before the last few
hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason,
spelling variations are commonly found in early
Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Inckbold were recorded, including Ingelbald, Ingebald, Inchbald, Inchbold and many more.
Early Notables of the Inckbold family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Inckbold family to the New World and Oceana
To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from
England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Inckbold family emigrate to North America: John Inchboard, who sailed to Maryland in 1669.