Tisdale
TopographicMeaning
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
Found in England and North America, with notable presence in the southern United States.
Notable Bearers
Wayman Tisdale (basketball player), Ashley Tisdale (actress and singer)