TISDALE
Tisdale
Tisdale is a surname of English origin, commonly found in the United Kingdom. The name is derived from the medieval male given name "Tisdale," which itself is believed to have originated from the Old English words "tida" meaning 'time' or 'tide' and "dal" meaning 'valley'.
Origins
The earliest recorded instances of the Tisdale surname date back to the late medieval period in England. The name was originally a personal name and gradually evolved into a hereditary surname passed down from generation to generation. It is predominantly found in regions with historical connections to the Anglo-Saxons.
Distribution
The surname Tisdale is relatively uncommon, with the majority of individuals bearing this name residing in the United Kingdom. It is particularly prevalent in regions such as East Anglia and the West Country.
Notable Individuals
- Justin Tisdale: A renowned British historian specializing in medieval English literature.
- Emily Tisdale: An acclaimed British artist known for her vibrant watercolour paintings.
The Tisdale surname, with its roots in Old English, continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, embodying the heritage and history of the people who bear it.
There are approximately 375 people named Tisdale in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Tisdale.
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
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Derek
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Caroline
- Cheryl
- Claire
- Denise
- Elaine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Joanna
- Julie
- Margaret
- Pamela
- Patricia
- Zoe
Similar and related surnames
- Disdale
- Disdall
- Disdel
- Disdell
- Disdle
- Distel
- Distill
- Dosdale
- Dosdill
- Dostal
- Doysdale
- Dysdale
- Dziadul
- Teasdal
- Teasdale
- Teasdall
- Teasdel
- Teasdell
- Teasdill
- Teasdle
- Teasedale
- Teesdale
- Tesdale
- Tesdall
- Tessdale
- Testall
- Testill
- Tiesdell
- Tiesteel
- Tisdal
- Tisdall
- Tisdel
- Tisdell
- Tistell
- Tostle
- Towsdale
- Tuesdale
- Tusdale
- Tustall
- Tustell
- Twisdale
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.