Map of England showing where the Tisdale arms are recorded
The Tisdale arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them carried arms.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Tisdale arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of England.
Origin & History of the Tisdale Family in England
The surname Tisdale is a locational name that likely originated from individuals living near a specific valley or dale in Northern England. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Tisdale family were active participants in the social and economic life of this region during the reign of King James I. As residents of a major northern trade hub, these early family members were part of a growing urban middle class that helped shape the city’s development. Over time, the name spread from these northern roots as family members moved to find new opportunities in other parts of England and eventually across the Atlantic.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Teesdale
A valley located along the River Tees in Northern England.
This name
TisdaleDerived from a topographic location referring to someone living in the Tees valley.
also spelled
Tysdale
Tisdall
Related arms
Tisdallvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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