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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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Ralstons
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_____ is a city in Douglas County, Nebraska.

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").