Tisdale

Topographic

Meaning

A place name referring to a valley or dale associated with a person named Tis or Tise.

Etymology

Derived from Old English personal name elements combined with 'dale' (valley). The first element may be a personal name or descriptive term.

About the Tisdale Surname

An English topographic surname derived from a place name indicating a valley or dale. The surname has achieved notable distribution in North America.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 7,200 bearers in the United States #1,569 most common surname
Rare Common

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

Tisdale Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Tisdale Surname