Van Ingen Explained

Van Ingen is a Dutch toponymic surname meaning "from/of Ingen", a town in Gelderland.^[1] An archaic spelling is Van Inghen. People with the surname include:

• Ferdinand van Ingen (1933–2021), Dutch Germanist
• Gerrit Jan van Ingen Schenau (1944–1998), Dutch biomechanist, inventor of the clap skate
• Henry Van Ingen (1833–1898) or Hendrik van Ingen, Dutch painter active in the United States
• Herb Van Ingen, Jr. (1924–2010), American ice hockey goaltender
• Marsilius van Inghen (1330s–1396), Dutch Scholastic philosopher
• Wilhelmina van Ingen Elarth (1905-1969), American archaeologist
• Willem van Ingen (1651–1708), Dutch painter active in Italy
• William B. Van Ingen (1858–1955), American stained glass artist and painter

See also

• Van Ingen & Van Ingen, Indian taxidermy company started by Eugene van Ingen (?–1928)
• Ingen (disambiguation)

Notes and References

1. http://www.cbgfamilienamen.nl/nfb/detail_naam.php?gba_lcnaam=van%20ingen&gba_naam=van%20Ingen&nfd_naam=Ingen,%20van&operator=eq&taal= Ingen, van