indicate the level to which a name has been verified.Type Surname (from given name)
Usage English (British)
Meaning & History
This surname originates from two villages in Country Durham in England: Lower and Upper Dinsdale, referring to the Danes that resided here. It derives from the Old English personal name Dyttīn and Old English healh meaning “corner, nook”. Notable bearers of this surname include British actor Reece Dinsdale and British-born Canadian politician George Dinsdale.