Inglott History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England

The Anglo-Saxon name Inglott comes from the baptismal name Inglet. The personal name Inglet was originally derived from the Old German word ingel which means angel. 1 As the naming tradition grew in Europe baptismal names began to be introduced in many countries. Baptismal names were sometimes given in honor of Christian saints and other biblical figures. There are very few Christian countries in Europe that did not adopt surnames from these religious figures.

Early Origins of the Inglott family

The surname Inglott was first found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 where William Ingelot, Oxfordshire; and William Hingelot, Norfolk were recorded. 2

In Somerset, Richard Yugelot (sic), was listed there 1 Edward III (during the first year of King Edward III's reign.) 3 Robert Inglot was Rector of Bodham, Norfolk in 1540. 4

Early History of the Inglott family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Inglott research. Another 127 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1200, 1273, 1540, 1554, 1621, 1622 and 1712 are included under the topic Early Inglott History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Inglott 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 Inglott were recorded, including Inglett, Inglet, Inglott, Ingot and others.

Early Notables of the Inglott family

Distinguished members of the family include

William Inglott (1554-1621), English musician who "became organist of Norwich Cathedral. He was noted for his skill as a player on the organ and virginals. His name appears as a composer in the manusc...
The following inscription was found: 'Here William Inglott, organist, doth rest, Whose art in musick this Cathedral blest': Norwich Cathedral, 1621 4

Inglott migration to the United States +

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 Inglott family emigrate to North America:

Inglott Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Victor Inglott, aged 39, who immigrated to the United States, in 1920

Citations +

Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Dickinson, F.H., Kirby's Quest for Somerset of 16th of Edward the 3rd London: Harrison and Sons, Printers in Ordinary to Her Majesty, St, Martin's Lane, 1889. Print.
Rye, Walter, A History of Norfolk. London: Elliot Stock, 62, Paternoster Row, 1885. Print