About Criswell
The surname Criswell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Crist," meaning "Christ," and the word "wella," meaning "spring" or "stream." Therefore, the surname Criswell can be interpreted to mean "Christ's spring" or "Christ's stream." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who lived near a spring or stream associated with a Christian religious site or had some connection to Christianity.
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The surname Criswell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Criswell 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 Criswell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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