TALLENTIRE
Tallentire
Origin
Tallentire is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English words "talu" meaning "a tale" or "a reckoning", and "tir" meaning "a tribe". The name likely referred to someone who told stories or kept records for a tribe or community.
Distribution
The surname Tallentire is most commonly found in the northern region of England, particularly in the historic counties of Cumberland and Westmorland (now part of Cumbria). It is also present in other parts of England and has spread to countries such as Australia and the United States through migration.
Notable People
- Chris Tallentire: A former Australian politician who represented the Electoral district of Gosnells in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly.
- Gary Tallent: An American musician best known as the bass player and one of the founding members of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band.
Variants
Variants of the surname Tallentire include Talmey, Talantire, and Tallantire.
Coat of Arms
The Tallentire family does not have an officially recognised coat of arms, as the use of coats of arms in England is traditionally reserved for individuals, not families. Coat of arms are granted to individuals by the College of Arms based on their personal achievements or social standing.
There are approximately 686 people named Tallentire in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,844th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Tallentire.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Keith
- Kenneth
- Mark
- Neil
- Paul
- Rhys
- Robert
- Scott
Female
- Claire
- Deborah
- Eileen
- Emma
- Jennifer
- Laura
- Linda
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.