Ihling

Ihling is a surname of German origin. It is believed to derive from a Middle High German personal name, possibly related to the given name "Eberhard" or a similar Germanic name with the element "ih", meaning "to thrive" or "to be strong". The surname likely originated as a patronymic, indicating a son of someone named Ihling. Over time, the name became fixed and passed down through generations.

Variations of the surname may exist in different regions due to dialectal differences and historical migration patterns. While not among the most common German surnames, Ihling can be found in various German-speaking countries and among populations of German descent worldwide. Records of individuals bearing the surname Ihling can be traced back through historical documents, including census data, church registers, and land records. The distribution of the surname is not uniform, with higher concentrations potentially existing in areas with historical German settlement. Information regarding notable individuals with the surname Ihling is less readily available, suggesting it is not frequently associated with widely recognized historical or public figures.