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

Tisdell, 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 Tisdell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tisdell in America

Tisdell is the 32750th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tisdell surname appeared 701 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 Tisdell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tisdell 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 Tisdell

The surname Tisdell is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the Anglo-Saxon period. It is derived from the Old English words "tis" meaning a twig or branch, and "dell" meaning a valley or dell. This suggests that the name may have been originally bestowed upon someone who lived in a wooded valley or dell.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tisdell can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Tisdele." This reference suggests that the name was already established in England by the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066.

During the medieval period, the surname Tisdell was primarily concentrated in the counties of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and Worcestershire. It is believed that the name may have originated from a specific place name, possibly a small village or hamlet, though the exact location has been lost to history.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various records with slight variations in spelling, including "Tisdell," "Tisdall," and "Tyzdale." One notable bearer of the name during this time was John Tisdall (c. 1500 - 1576), an English clergyman and Protestant reformer who served as the Rector of Waltham Holy Cross in Essex.

In the 17th century, the Tisdell family established themselves in Ireland, where the name became prominent in County Wexford. A notable figure from this time was Reverend William Tisdall (1669 - 1735), an Irish churchman and author who wrote extensively on theological and religious matters.

During the 18th century, the Tisdell surname continued to spread across the British Isles and beyond. One prominent individual was Sir Dudley Tisdall (1737 - 1806), an Irish politician and landowner who served as the Member of Parliament for Enniscorthy in County Wexford.

In the 19th century, the name Tisdell gained further recognition with individuals like John Tisdall (1819 - 1903), an Irish-born Australian pastoralist and politician who played a significant role in the development of the wool industry in New South Wales.

Another noteworthy bearer of the name was Charles Edward Tisdall (1841 - 1923), an English missionary and linguist who worked in India and made significant contributions to the study of various Indian languages and dialects.

Throughout its history, the surname Tisdell has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural, religious, and political landscapes of various regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tisdell

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

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 Tisdell 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 Tisdell 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 Tisdell was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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