TIDD

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Tidd

The surname Tidd is of English origin and is classified as being of locational derivation. The surname is believed to have originated from various minor places in England referred to as 'Tudd', with the most notable being located in the county of Essex.

The etymology of the surname Tidd traces back to the Old English word 'tid', which means 'time' or 'season', and it is likely that the surname was initially used to describe someone who worked within a seasonal occupation or denoted a person who was known for punctuality.

The first recorded instance of the Tidd surname dates back to the late 12th century in Norfolk, England. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Tidd have spread across various regions in England, with notable concentrations in Essex and Kent.

Variants of the surname Tidd include Tid, Tidde, and Tydd. The name has had various spellings over time due to illiteracy and the lack of standardized spelling in historic records.

Individuals bearing the Tidd surname have made contributions to various fields, notably in academia, business, and literature. The surname continues to be present in contemporary Britain and among British diaspora communities around the world.

There are approximately 699 people named Tidd in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,710th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Tidd.

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

Ainsley
Andrew
Brian
Christopher
David
Henry
John
Mark
Martin
Matthew
Michael
Peter
Robert

Female

Audrey
Elizabeth
Jacqueline
Janet
Jean
Jennifer
Joan
Joanne
Kathryn
Mandy
Nicola
Ruth
Sarah
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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