Ingoldsby

Ingoldsby is a surname of English origin. It is believed to be a habitational name, deriving from a place in Lincolnshire called Ingoldsby. The name Ingoldsby itself is thought to have Old Norse roots, possibly meaning "Ingolf's farm" or "Ingolf's dwelling." Ingolf was a common Norse personal name.

The surname appears in historical records as early as the medieval period. Families bearing the Ingoldsby name were established in various parts of England, with notable branches in Lincolnshire, Buckinghamshire, and elsewhere. Over time, the surname spread as individuals migrated within England and later to other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia.

The "Ingoldsby Legends" is a collection of humorous, often grotesque, short stories and poems by Thomas Ingoldsby, the pseudonym of Reverend Richard Harris Barham. While not directly about a place or family, the popularity of "The Ingoldsby Legends" has contributed to the recognition of the surname. The collection first appeared in Bentley's Miscellany in 1837 and was later published in book form, becoming a bestseller.