Ingalls

The Ingalls surname is derived from the Old Norse name “Ingjaldr,” meaning “ancestor of the tribe.” The name was brought to England during the Viking invasions and later spread to America through early settlers. The most famous bearer of the name is Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the beloved “Little House on the Prairie” series. Today, the surname is relatively rare, with the highest concentrations found in the United States and Canada. Despite its small numbers, the Ingalls name remains an important part of American history and literature.