Find out how popular the last name Tindley is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Tindley.

Tindley, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Tindley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tindley in America

Tindley is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tindley surname appeared 135 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Tindley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tindley to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Tindley

The surname Tindley is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "tind," which means "tine" or "spike," and likely referred to a person who lived near a thorny or prickly place.

The name Tindley can be traced back to various historical records and documents from different parts of England. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Tindeleie," referring to a place name in Gloucestershire.

In the 13th century, the name was recorded in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire as "Tyndeleye," indicating its presence in that region. During this time, the name was also found in other parts of the country, such as Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, with variations in spelling like "Tyndeley" and "Tyndelay."

Among the notable individuals bearing the surname Tindley throughout history are:

1. John Tindley (c. 1676 - 1737), an English theologian and author known for his works on Christian doctrine.
2. Elizabeth Tindley (1776 - 1854), a British philanthropist and social reformer who established several schools for underprivileged children in London.
3. Charles Albert Tindley (1851 - 1933), an American Methodist minister and composer of gospel music, often referred to as the "Prince of Preachers."
4. William Tindley (1909 - 1981), a British artist renowned for his landscape paintings, particularly those depicting rural scenes in the English countryside.
5. Mary Tindley (1921 - 2003), an American civil rights activist and educator who played a significant role in desegregating schools in the southern United States.

The name Tindley has also been associated with various place names throughout England, including Tindley Manor in Gloucestershire, Tindley Green in Oxfordshire, and Tindley Hill in Yorkshire. These place names may have influenced the development and distribution of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tindley

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Tindley.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Tindley was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Tindley has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Tindley was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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