Tingley

Meaning

A place name referring to a clearing or meadow associated with a person named Tinga or related to tingling or ringing sounds.

Etymology

Derived from Old English elements, possibly 'Tinga' (a personal name) combined with '-ley' (clearing or meadow). The exact origin remains uncertain.

About the Tingley Surname

An English place-name surname derived from a specific location or personal name combined with a topographic element. The surname has modest distribution in English-speaking countries.

Distribution

Found primarily in England and North America, particularly in the United States.

Notable Bearers

Donald Tingley (baseball player), Beatrice Tinsley (astronomer)

People with the Tingley Surname