TEDSTONE
Tedstone
Tedstone is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The name is thought to derive from the Old English words "ted", meaning to spread manure on land, and "stone", referring to a stone or rocky place. It is believed that the surname Tedstone was originally used to describe someone who lived near a rocky place where manure was spread, or perhaps worked in agriculture.
The Tedstone surname is most commonly found in the West Midlands region of England, particularly in Worcestershire. Over the centuries, bearers of the Tedstone name have spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, with some branches of the family emigrating to countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Like many British surnames, Tedstone may have undergone various spelling variations over the years, including Tadstone, Tedstone, Tedston, Tetstone, and others. Variants of the surname can be found in historical records and contemporary family trees.
Today, individuals with the surname Tedstone can be found across the globe, with some continuing to maintain strong ties to their British heritage. The name carries with it a sense of history and tradition, connecting bearers to their ancestors and the land from which the surname originated.
There are approximately 442 people named Tedstone in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Tedstone.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- George
- John
- Jon
- Jonathan
- Matthew
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Richard
Female
- Eileen
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gertrude
- Helen
- Janet
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Laura
- Mary
- Patricia
Similar and related surnames
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