INSKEEP
Inskeep
Inskeep is a British surname that has its origins in medieval England. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English words "inn" meaning 'dwelling' and "sceap" meaning 'sheep', indicating a person who lived near or worked with sheep.
The Inskeep surname is most commonly found in the regions of Northumberland and Yorkshire in England. The earliest documented instances of the name date back to the 13th century in Yorkshire, where the Inskeep family is believed to have been landowners and farmers.
Over the centuries, the Inskeep surname has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and even to other English-speaking countries through immigration and emigration. Variations of the surname, such as Inscape and Inschepe, have also been documented in historical records.
Today, individuals with the surname Inskeep can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world. The name carries with it a rich history of agricultural ties and rural living in medieval England.
There are approximately 11 people named Inskeep in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Inskeep.