BIRDSALL
Birdsall
Birdsall is a surname of English origin. The name is locational, deriving from the village of Birdsall in North Yorkshire, England. The village's name is believed to come from Old English words meaning "the nook of a valley frequented by birds".
The earliest recorded instance of the surname dates back to the 13th century in Yorkshire, where the Birdsall family was well-established as landowners. Over the centuries, the surname spread to other parts of England and beyond as individuals moved for various reasons such as work or marriage.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Birdsall have included prominent figures in various fields including literature, politics, and academia. They have contributed significantly to the cultural and historical tapestry of Britain and beyond.
Today, the surname Birdsall continues to be found in various parts of the world, predominantly in English-speaking countries. It remains a reminder of the ancestral roots and historical significance of the village of Birdsall and its inhabitants.
There are approximately 1,020 people named Birdsall in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,266th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Birdsall.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- Graham
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Steven
Female
- Alice
- Alison
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Joanne
- Julie
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Pauline
- Sarah
- Susan
- Wendy
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