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Ide,is an English and Low German patronymic name from the German given name Ida, from the element id meaning to work or perform, and was a name used by both men and women. It was a popular name among the Normans and was brought to England with William the Conqueror. It was discontinued as a given name about the mid-14th century. Variations are Hyde and Ihde; Itt is a Low German cognate, and Ikin is a diminutive form found in England.
Ingersoll, Ingersall, Inkersall, Inkersole, Ingsole,English Place Name from Derbyshire which was written in the 13th Century as Hinkershill and was derived from Old Norse name Ingvair + the Old English term hyll meaning hill; literally
Ingvair's Hill.
Inman,is an English occupational name for the keeper of the public house, or inn, from Middle English innmann, from Old English inn meaning abode, lodging + mann meaning man. This is distinctly different from the tavern, where beverages were sold, but no lodging was offered.
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