2000
#69,636
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 263
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.10
Very Rare Last name
Tyndale
An English habitation surname derived from a place name meaning "valley of the Tyne river".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 450 Americans carry the last name Tyndale. That puts it at #56,329 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.13 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 761,676 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tyndale surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Tyndale with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
450
1 in 761,676
Census rank
#56,329
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
392
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 392 bearers of the surname Tyndale in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.13 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 56329th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tyndale, the largest self-reported group is Black at 65.1%. The next largest groups are White (26.5%) and Hispanic (5.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tyndale
Among Census respondents with the surname Tyndale, the largest self-reported group is Black at 65.1%. The next largest groups are White (26.5%) and Hispanic (5.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Tyndale bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Tyndale surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American65.1% · 255
- White26.5% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino5.1% · 20
- Two or more races2.8% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tyndale
Tyndale appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#57,914
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 351
+88 bearers (+33.5%)
Per 100,000 0.12
Rank movement Up 11,722 places
2020
#56,329
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 392
+41 bearers (+11.7%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Up 1,585 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #69,636 | 263 | 0.10 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #57,914 | 351 | 0.12 | +88 bearers (+33.5%) | Up 11,722 places |
| 2020 | #56,329 | 392 | 0.13 | +41 bearers (+11.7%) | Up 1,585 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Tyndale surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,914 | #56,329 | 2.7% |
| Count | 351 | 392 | 11.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.12 | 0.13 | 9.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tyndale bearers went from 351 to 392 (+11.7% change). The surname moved up 1,585 positions in the national ranking, going from #57,914 to #56,329.
FAQ
Tyndale surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tyndale?
Name Census estimates that about 450 living Americans carry the surname Tyndale. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 761,676 residents.
How common is Tyndale?
Tyndale ranks #56,329 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.13 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 392 people with the surname Tyndale. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (450), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.13 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.13 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Tyndale.
Has Tyndale become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tyndale went from 351 recorded bearers to 392. That is an increase of 41 (+11.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #57,914 to #56,329.
What does the Census say about the background of Tyndale?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tyndale, the largest self-reported group is Black at 65.1%. The next largest groups are White (26.5%) and Hispanic (5.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Tyndale in the 2020 Census, accounting for 65.1% (255 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tyndale appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (65.1%), White (26.5%), Hispanic (5.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Tyndale (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Tyndale mean?
An English habitation surname derived from a place name meaning "valley of the Tyne river". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Tyndale (0.13 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Tyndale?
Find out how many people have the last name Tyndale on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.