TISDALL
Tisdall
Tisdall is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Tuda", which means "tender" or "soft", combined with the suffix "-all", denoting "son of".
The Tisdall surname has been recorded in England since medieval times, with early instances found in county directories and church records. The name has spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, with notable Tisdall families establishing themselves in Ireland.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Tisdall include Sir Thomas Tisdall, an Irish politician who served as the Chief Secretary for Ireland in the early 18th century, and Edward Tisdall, a British military officer known for his service during the Napoleonic Wars.
Today, the Tisdall surname continues to be found in England, Ireland, and other English-speaking countries, where descendants of the original bearers have contributed to various fields such as politics, academia, and the arts.
There are approximately 399 people named Tisdall in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Tisdall.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Ben
- Christopher
- Colin
- Dan
- Daniel
- David
- Derek
- James
- John
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Caroline
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Rosemary
- Ruth
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan