About Tinsley
The surname Tinsley is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "tyn" meaning "enclosure" or "fence" and "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Tinsley can be interpreted as "dweller by the enclosed wood" or "one who lives near a fenced clearing."
The surname Tinsley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tinsley 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 Tinsley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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