TILDEN
Tilden
The surname Tilden is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Tila," a byname meaning "attractive," combined with the suffix "-den," which signifies a valley. The surname Tilden is primarily found in the southern and eastern regions of England.
The Tilden family has a rich history documented through various records and historical documents. One notable individual bearing the surname was Samuel Jones Tilden (1814–1886), an American politician who served as the 25th Governor of New York and was the Democratic candidate for President of the United States in the disputed 1876 election.
Over the centuries, the Tilden name has branched out into various spellings and forms, reflecting changes in language and dialect. The Tilden surname is relatively rare, but those who bear it can trace their heritage to a lineage that has endured the test of time.
There are approximately 91 people named Tilden in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Tilden.
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
- Daniel
- Graham
- Mark
- Michael
- William
Female
- Carol
- Gabrielle
- Karen