Tidball

Tidball is a distinctive and rare surname of English origin. It is believed to have originated from the Medieval English word "Tidbald," derived from the Old Norse "Þorbjald" meaning "Thor's bold one." The surname Tidball is primarily found in the south-west of England, particularly in areas such as Devon and Cornwall.

The earliest records of the Tidball surname date back to the 14th century in Devonshire, England. Over the centuries, the Tidball family name has been linked to various notable individuals in British history, including landowners, scholars, and military figures.

The Tidball surname is relatively uncommon, making it a distinctive and unique name within British genealogy. Variants of the surname Tidball include Tidbold, Tidbald, and Tidbaldus.

Today, individuals bearing the surname Tidball can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, particularly in former British colonies such as Canada, Australia, and the United States. The Tidball name continues to hold significance as a part of British heritage and genealogy.

There are approximately 529 people named Tidball in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Tidball.

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

  • Adam
  • Andrew
  • Chris
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Keith
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Stephen

Female

  • Angela
  • Carole
  • Dorothy
  • Elizabeth
  • Joan
  • Joanne
  • Margaret
  • Marie
  • Rachel
  • Samantha
  • Sarah
  • Sharon
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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