About Thistle
The surname Thistle is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Middle English word "thistel," meaning "thistle." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a thistle patch or a place named after the thistle plant. The thistle is a symbol of Scotland and represents resilience, determination, and protection, making this surname a proud and distinctive Scottish name.
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The surname Thistle is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Thistle 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 Thistle is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Thistle in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Thistle using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.