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Ralston

Ralston (name) means an English habitational surname; also several towns and villages in Scotland, the United States, and Canada. Example: “Ralston is a city in Douglas County, Nebraska.”

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An English habitational surname; also several towns and villages in Scotland, the United States, and Canada.
"Ralston is a city in Douglas County, Nebraska."

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Etymology

From the Old English personal name Rǣdwulf ("Ralph") + tūn ("settlement").

Origin: Old English

Frequently asked questions

What does “Ralston” mean?

The word “Ralston” means an English habitational surname; also several towns and villages in Scotland, the United States, and Canada.

How do you use “Ralston” in a sentence?

Here is “Ralston” used in a sentence: “Ralston is a city in Douglas County, Nebraska.”

What part of speech is “Ralston”?

“Ralston” is a name.

Where does the word “Ralston” come from?

The word “Ralston” comes from Old English. From the Old English personal name Rǣdwulf ("Ralph") + tūn ("settlement").

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