TWIDALE
Twidale
Origin and Meaning
Twidale is a surname of English origin, believed to derive from the Old Norse personal name 'þveit', meaning clearing or meadow, and the Old English element 'dæl', meaning valley. The combination of these elements suggests a placename reference to a clearing in a valley.
Distribution
The surname Twidale is relatively rare and is believed to be primarily found in the North East of England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and Durham.
Historical Significance
The historical records of Twidale are sparse, but local and family histories suggest that the Twidale surname may have been associated with agricultural communities or settlements in rural England. Various individuals bearing the name Twidale have been recorded in records such as census data, parish registers, and local directories.
Variants
Variants of the Twidale surname include Twithill and Thwiddell, with variations likely arising due to regional dialects and phonetic spelling differences.
Modern Day
While the Twidale surname remains relatively rare, individuals with this surname can still be found in the North East of England and may have dispersed to other parts of the country or abroad. Modern genealogical research and DNA testing have provided opportunities for individuals with Twidale heritage to trace their roots and connect with distant relatives.
Notable Individuals
No notable individuals bearing the surname Twidale have been recorded in historical or contemporary records to date.
There are approximately 440 people named Twidale in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Twidale.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- James
- John
- Ken
- Matthew
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Robert
- Steven
- William
Female
- Claire
- Doris
- Florence
- Iris
- Jo
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Pa
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Valerie
Similar and related surnames
- Dweddel
- Twadale
- Twaddale
- Twaddel
- Twaddell
- Twaddle
- Twadell
- Twadle
- Twadlle
- Tweadale
- Tweadle
- Twedale
- Twedall
- Tweddale
- Tweddall
- Tweddel
- Tweddell
- Tweddill
- Tweddle
- Twedell
- Twedle
- Tweedal
- Tweedale
- Tweedall
- Tweeddale
- Tweeddel
- Tweeddle
- Tweedell
- Tweedle
- Tweedlie
- Twidal
- Twiday
- Twiddell
- Twiddle
- Twidell
- Twidle
- Twindale
- Twisdale
- Twitle
- Twixdale
- Twydale
- Twydall
- Twydell
- Twydle
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.