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RALSTON

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There are approximately 2,475 people named Ralston in the UK. That makes it the 3,809th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 39 are named Ralston.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

Scotland

Language of origin

Gaelic

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

Celtic


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The Ralston surname in historical dictionaries

(origin: Local) Ralph, one of the descendants of Mac Duff, Thane of Fife, obtained a grant of land in Renfrewshire, and, as was common in those days, called he place after himself, Ralphstown, which was softened into Ralston.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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