About Tilson
The surname Tilson is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Til," a short form of the name Matilda, combined with the patronymic suffix "-son," meaning "son of." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Tilson is "son of Til" or "son of Matilda." It is a patronymic surname that was used to identify individuals based on their father's name, and it has been passed down through generations as a family name.
The surname Tilson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tilson based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Tilson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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