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.
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The surname Bristol is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Bristol in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.