Bristol

Bristol Meaning & Origin

About Bristol
The surname Bristol is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "brycgstow," meaning "the place at the bridge." It is a locational surname typically given to individuals who lived near or were associated with a bridge. The name Bristol is also associated with the city of Bristol in England, which was named after the bridge that crossed the River Avon.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bristol is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bristol: 7,694
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,611
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.61

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bristol based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Bristol is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRSTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B602304
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R IH1 S T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈbrΙͺstΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRSTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bristol in Braille

Here's how to represent Bristol in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bristol in braille

How to sign the name Bristol using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bristol using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bristol in sign language

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