HISTORY OF MY SURNAME

This was a tribal name meaning The Angles, the people of Englanda, in Northern Germany, who invaded Eastern and Northern Britain in the 5th Century a.d. and subsequently gave their name to England.

Ingram Family Crest

The surname Ingram derives from the old Germanic name Ingelram/Engelram, which is of uncertain meaning.

In Scandinavia they use Ingram as a first name and surname, and it means a raven of peace ; Ing's Raven. Ing was a mythological Scandinavian hero.

People with the name or surname Ingram are usually competent, practical, and often obtain great power and wealth.

They are also good at achieving great material dreams and ambitions, and since they focus on achievement, they may neglect relationships and personal lives.

FAMOUS INGRAM'S

• Alex Ingram (born 1945), Scottish footballer
• Jack Ingram (actor) (1902–1969) appeared in over 300 films between 1935 and 1960
• Melissa Ingram (born 1985), New Zealand swimming competitor

The motto of the Surname is
“Magnanimus Esto” which translates to “Be great of mind”.