Birdsall
TopographicMeaning
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
Primarily found in England and North America, with concentrations in New York and New England.
Notable Bearers
Birdsall family members in colonial America