Tinsley

Meaning

A place name referring to a clearing or meadow associated with a person named Tina or Tine.

Etymology

Derived from Old English personal name elements combined with '-ley' (clearing or meadow). The first element may relate to a personal name or descriptive term.

About the Tinsley Surname

An English topographic surname derived from a place name, likely referring to a clearing or settlement. The name has moderate distribution in English-speaking countries.

Distribution

Found in England and North America, with notable presence in the United States.

Notable Bearers

Yolande Tinsley (actress), Omari Tinsley (basketball player)

People with the Tinsley Surname