TALLY
Tally
Origin and Meaning Tally is a British surname that has its roots in Old French. It is derived from the medieval personal name "Talle," itself a variant of the name Natalie. The name Tally is thought to have originated as a nickname for someone who was tall or slender.
Distribution and Influence The surname Tally is most prevalent in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions such as London, Sussex, and Oxfordshire. Over the centuries, bearers of the Tally surname have migrated to various parts of the world, spreading the name's influence beyond British shores.
Notable Bearers Notable individuals with the surname Tally include:
- John Tally (1812–1889), a British politician known for his advocacy of workers' rights in the 19th century.
- Elizabeth Tally (born 1965), a prominent British artist renowned for her abstract paintings.
Trivia The Tally surname has undergone various spellings over time, including Tallie, Talle, and Taille. This variability is reflective of linguistic evolution and regional differences in pronunciation and writing conventions.
There are approximately 21 people named Tally in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Tally.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Turlough
Female
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