Bristow

Bristow Meaning & Origin

About Bristow
The surname Bristow is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "brycgstow," meaning "bridge place" or "place by the bridge." It is a locational surname typically given to individuals who lived near or were associated with a bridge. The name Bristow has variations such as Bristol, Bristowe, and Brister, and it is most commonly found in the southwestern part of England.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bristow: 7,323
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,819
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.48

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

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B60230
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R IH1 S T OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbrΙͺstoʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRST', 'PRSTF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bristow in Braille

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

The name Bristow in braille

How to sign the name Bristow using Sign Language

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

The name Bristow in sign language

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