Tinsdale

Surname Origin: English

Meaning: Tinsdale is an English locational surname, derived from the Old English words "tun" meaning enclosure or settlement, and "dæl" meaning valley. Therefore, the surname Tinsdale is likely to have originated from a place name meaning "valley settlement".

Distribution: The surname Tinsdale is relatively rare, with most bearers of the name found in the United Kingdom, particularly in the northern regions such as Yorkshire and Lancashire.

Notable Bearers:

  • Jonathan Tinsdale: An 18th-century merchant known for his philanthropic work in Yorkshire.

  • Eleanor Tinsdale: A prominent botanist and environmentalist in the early 20th century, known for her conservation efforts in the Lake District.

Variants: Variants of the Tinsdale surname include Tinsdall, Tinsdel, and Tinsdell.

The surname Tinsdale reflects the rich history and heritage of England and its regions.

There are approximately 119 people named Tinsdale in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Tinsdale.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Ian
  • James
  • Jason
  • John
  • Mark
  • Nigel
  • Paul
  • Ryan
  • Stephen
  • William

Female

  • Christine
  • Elaine
  • Gemma
  • Mary
  • Megan
  • Patricia
  • Samantha
  • Sharon
  • Susan
  • Tina

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