TIDESWELL
Tideswell
Tideswell is a surname of British origin, primarily found in the county of Derbyshire. The name is derived from the village of Tideswell, located within the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire. The village itself has a long history, dating back to medieval times, and is known for its impressive church, St John the Baptist, often referred to as the "Cathedral of the Peak".
Individuals bearing the surname Tideswell are believed to have ancestral ties to this village or its surrounding areas. The name may have originated as a locational surname, indicating that the bearer or their ancestors hailed from Tideswell or were in some way associated with the village.
The Tideswell surname has relatively low prevalence, with most occurrences concentrated in Derbyshire and neighbouring regions. Those with the surname Tideswell may be able to trace their family roots back to the Derbyshire area, providing a link to the historical and cultural heritage of this region.
As with many surnames, variations in spelling and pronunciation may exist over time and across different branches of the family. The surname Tideswell serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of British surnames and the historical connections they preserve.
There are approximately 980 people named Tideswell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,490th most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Tideswell.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Andy
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- John
- Jon
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Roderick
- Stephen
- Steven
Female
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Janice
- Jean
- Louise
- Pauline
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
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