How common is the Birdsall surname?

There are approximately 2,000 people with the surname Birdsall in the United States.

Are there Birdsall soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 177 soldiers with the Birdsall surname appear in Civil War records.

Birdsall

Q: What does the surname Birdsall mean?

The surname Birdsall means "A dwelling place or hall associated with birds or a person named Bird.". It is of English origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A dwelling place or hall associated with birds or a person named Bird.

Etymology

Combines 'bird' or the personal name 'Bird' with 'sall' or 'hall,' a common English topographic element. The surname likely originated from a specific location known for birds or owned by someone named Bird.

About the Birdsall Surname

A topographic surname indicating a location associated with birds or the residence of someone named Bird. The name has a documented presence in English colonial records.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,000 bearers in the United States #2,771 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily found in England and North America, with concentrations in New York and New England.

Birdsall Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Birdsall Surname

M.E. Birdsall

1820–1895 Rev. New England

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval England
Estimated Bearers: 2,000

War Records

177 soldiers with the Birdsall surname found in Civil War records.

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