Tydeman

Origin: Tydeman is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. It is derived from the Old English pre 7th Century personal name "Tuda," a short form of any of the various compound names with the first element "tot," meaning "safeguard." The second element "mann," meaning "man," was added to create the surname Tydeman.

Variants: Variants of the surname Tydeman include Tidman and Tidemann.

Distribution: The surname Tydeman is most common in the eastern counties of England, such as Suffolk and Essex.

Notable Individuals: Notable individuals with the surname Tydeman include:

  1. Michael Tydeman (1931-2009) - An English theatre director and drama teacher known for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
  2. Ronald Tydeman (1930-2011) - An English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Essex in the 1950s.

Coat of Arms: The Tydeman family does not have an officially recorded coat of arms.

Famous Tydeman Family: The Tydeman family is known for their contributions to the arts, particularly in the fields of theatre and cricket. The family has a rich history in the eastern counties of England, where they have been established for centuries.

References:

  • Reaney, P.H., and Wilson, R.M. (2008). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.

There are approximately 505 people named Tydeman in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Tydeman.

Surname type: Occupational name

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

  • Barry
  • Christopher
  • David
  • John
  • Lee
  • Mark
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Neil
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • Roger
  • Simon

Female

  • Bessie
  • Charlotte
  • Claire
  • Eileen
  • Elizabeth
  • Jacqueline
  • Joanne
  • Kathleen
  • Mary
  • Michelle
  • Pamela
  • Pauline
  • Susan
  • Wendy

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