Insull

Insull is an Indian surname of Rajput origin. It is commonly found among the Bhatti Rajputs of Sindh and Punjab. The name is believed to be a patronymic, referring to the son of Sinjhu or Sinhu, who were Rajput leaders.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name is found in the chronicles of the 17th-century Sindh. The Insul or Inchul family was known for their involvement in the regional politics and their struggles against the Mughal Empire.

During the 19th century, the Insulls played a significant role in the uprising against the British Raj in the Indian subcontinent. They were part of the Pathan-led rebellion in the North-West Frontier Province, which became a manifestation of the broader Indian Rebellion of 1857.

The most famous member of the Insull family was Michael Insull, an American businessman and engineer. He migrated to the United States in the late 19th century and went on to become a prominent figure in the electrification of America's cities. Insull was instrumental in the development of the power grid in the United States, and his company, the Central Illinois Public Service Company, became one of the largest electric utilities in the country.

The surname Insull is mainly found in the United States, particularly in the Midwest, where many Indian immigrants, including those with the surname, settled. It is also found in India, especially in the states of Sindh and Punjab, where the original bearers of the name resided.