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

Tyndale, 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 Tyndale surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tyndale in America

Tyndale is the 57914th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tyndale surname appeared 351 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 Tyndale.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tyndale 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 Tyndale

The surname Tyndale originated in England during the medieval period, deriving its name from a location in Gloucestershire. It is believed to have been a habitational name, referring to someone who lived near a valley or low-lying area. The name is formed from the Old English words "denu," meaning valley, and "dale," meaning a valley or open space between hills.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tyndale surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Tindel" or "Tyndel." This suggests that the name has been present in England for centuries and has undergone slight spelling variations over time.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named William Tyndale (c. 1494-1536) emerged as a prominent scholar and Bible translator. He is best known for his English translation of the Bible, which played a crucial role in the Protestant Reformation. Tyndale's translation was groundbreaking, as it was one of the first to be printed and widely distributed.

Another historical figure bearing the Tyndale surname was John Tyndale (1567-1616), an English clergyman and author. He served as the chaplain to Queen Elizabeth I and later became the rector of Olveston in Gloucestershire.

In the 18th century, Thomas Tyndale (1737-1832) was a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War. He is remembered for his service in several notable battles, including the Battle of the Chesapeake in 1781.

The Tyndale surname also has connections to literary figures. Mary Tyndale (1834-1903) was an English writer and novelist who published several works, including "The Hausfrau Rampant" and "The Experiences of Ralph Rashleigh."

William Tyndale (1870-1960), born in Gloucestershire, was a prominent archaeologist and historian who specialized in the study of ancient Egypt. He made significant contributions to the understanding of Egyptian hieroglyphics and authored several books on the subject.

While the Tyndale surname originated in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including the United States and Canada, due to migration and immigration patterns. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in England, where it was associated with specific locations and individuals who left their mark on history through their scholarly, religious, literary, and military endeavors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tyndale

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

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

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