About Denniston
The surname Denniston is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name "Dennistoun" in Glasgow, Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Gaelic words "dun" meaning "fort" and "eas" meaning "waterfall," referring to a fort located near a waterfall. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Denniston. The surname Denniston therefore signifies a person who hailed from or had ancestral connections to the area of Dennistoun in Scotland.
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The surname Denniston is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Denniston 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 Denniston in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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