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UK surname

Tyndale

An English habitation surname derived from a place name meaning "valley of the Tyne river".

In the 1881 census there were 44 people recorded with the Tyndale surname, ranking it #27,447 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 123, ranked #27,115, up from #27,447 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Merton, Brent and Bath and North East Somerset.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tyndale is 125 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 179.5%.

1881 census count

44

Ranked #27,447

Modern count

123

2016, ranked #27,115

Peak year

2014

125 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Tyndale had 44 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #27,447 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 123 in 2016, ranked #27,115.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 85 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Tyndale surname distribution map

The map shows where the Tyndale surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Tyndale surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Tyndale over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 36 #26,838
1861 historical 54 #27,127
1881 historical 44 #27,447
1891 historical 85 #26,080
1901 historical 58 #27,724
1911 historical 50 #27,806
1997 modern 113 #25,106
1998 modern 115 #25,466
1999 modern 108 #26,602
2000 modern 101 #27,555
2001 modern 106 #26,468
2002 modern 112 #26,165
2003 modern 102 #27,383
2004 modern 109 #26,607
2005 modern 118 #25,301
2006 modern 115 #25,969
2007 modern 123 #25,208
2008 modern 114 #26,796
2009 modern 116 #27,062
2010 modern 124 #26,582
2011 modern 123 #26,512
2012 modern 111 #28,332
2013 modern 118 #27,686
2014 modern 125 #26,896
2015 modern 122 #27,245
2016 modern 123 #27,115

Geography

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Where Tyndales are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Merton, Brent, Bath and North East Somerset, Torbay and West Dorset. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Merton 002 Merton
2 Brent 027 Brent
3 Bath and North East Somerset 012 Bath and North East Somerset
4 Torbay 011 Torbay
5 West Dorset 007 West Dorset

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tyndale

These lists show first names that appear often with the Tyndale surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tyndale

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Tyndale, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Tyndale surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Tyndale household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Tyndale is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Tyndale is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Tyndale falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Tyndale is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Tyndale, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

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.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Tyndale families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Tyndale surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Surrey leads with 8 Tyndales recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.83x.

County Total Index
Surrey 8 3.83x
Sussex 7 9.68x
Middlesex 6 1.40x
Nottinghamshire 6 10.37x
Yorkshire 6 1.41x
Berkshire 3 9.31x
Kent 3 2.05x
Oxfordshire 3 11.32x
Durham 1 0.78x
Somerset 1 1.45x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Brighton in Sussex leads with 7 Tyndales recorded in 1881 and an index of 47.95x.

Place Total Index
Brighton 7 47.95x
Edwinstowe 6 4285.71x
Putney 6 306.12x
Armley 3 159.57x
St Pancras London 3 8.69x
Tonbridge 3 56.82x
Aston Upthorpe 2 10000.00x
Battersea 2 12.67x
Holton 2 6666.67x
Islington London 2 4.81x
Gate Fulford 1 101.01x
Headington 1 243.90x
Huddersfield 1 16.13x
Paddington London 1 6.34x
Tudhoe 1 89.29x
Walcot 1 27.17x
Wilton In Pickering 1 5000.00x
Wokingham 1 135.14x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Tyndale surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Louisa 3
Agnes 2
Ada 1
Annie 1
Barbara 1
Charlotte 1
Constance 1
Dora 1
Elizabeth 1
Emma 1
Ev.E. 1
F.A. 1
Hannah 1
Harriett 1
Isabella 1
Jane 1
Martha 1
Sicklemore 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Tyndale surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
William 4
George 2
Henry 2
Walter 2
Augustus 1
Cecil 1
Charles 1
Edmund 1
Frank 1
G. 1
John 1
Johnson 1
Joseph 1
T.N. 1
Theopilius 1
W.E. 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Tyndale households.

FAQ

Tyndale surname: questions and answers

How common was the Tyndale surname in 1881?

In 1881, 44 people were recorded with the Tyndale surname. That placed it at #27,447 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Tyndale surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 123 in 2016. That gives Tyndale a modern rank of #27,115.

What does the Tyndale surname mean?

An English habitation surname derived from a place name meaning "valley of the Tyne river".

What does the Tyndale map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Tyndale bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.