Inggram History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Inggram

What does the name Inggram mean?

The distinguished Austrian surname Inggram is a proud sign of a rich and ancient ancestry. Austria, which was originally home to a Celtic people, was conquered by the Roman Empire in about 15 BC. Following the fall of Rome, Austria was repeatedly invaded by barbarian tribes, such as the Vandals, Visigoths, and Huns, who swept in from the east. During the 5th and 6th centuries, the Alemanni, Avars and Slavs settled Austria. The Avars were defeated in 785 by the Frankish emperor Charlemagne, who set up the East Mark, which later became known as the Österreich. Austria was ruled by the Babenburger dynasty until 1278, when they were succeeded by the Hapsburg dynasty, which ruled Austria until the 20th century.

Early Origins of the Inggram family

The surname Inggram was first found in Austria, where the name was an integral part of the feudal society which would shape modern European history. Many prominent branches of the family would strive to make this name renowned as they contributed to the social, economic and political affairs of the region. Individual bearers of the name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include Hainrich Ingram, who was born in Stockach in 1240, and Niclas Ingram, who was born in the Bohemian town of Eger in 1399.

Early History of the Inggram family

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Inggram Spelling Variations

One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Inggram include Ingram, Inngram, Inggram, Ingramm, Ingramme, Inngramme, Inggramme and many more.

Early Notables of the Inggram family

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Migration of the Inggram family

After the First World War, Austria became a republic. The Treaty of Versailles broke up the empire in 1919 and many of the Sudeten Germans were incorporated into the new nation of Czechoslovakia. In the 20th century, many Austrians migrated to other parts of Germany or Europe, as well as to North America. In the United States, the majority of settlers landed in Philadelphia, and moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Many German settlers also migrated to Canada, particularly Ontario and the Prairies. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Inggram were Edward Ingram, who landed in New England in 1635. Robert and William Ingram arrived in Barbados and/or Jamaica in 1699; Mary Ingram came to America in 1771.